Jake Bauers, first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers, was close to walking away from Major League Baseball before deciding to return. That decision has proven to be the right call.
Bauers is now one of the nominees for the Hank Aaron Award, given annually to the top offensive player in each league.
The Brewers are currently in the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. Game 3 goes Tuesday, October 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET on FS1.