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