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Brewers star Jake Bauers nears quitting baseball, World Series MVP
Jake Bauers nearly quit baseball in 2024 but returned to help Brewers reach World Series.
In brief
Jake Bauers nearly quit baseball in 2024 but returned to help Brewers reach World Series. Jake Bauers nearly quit baseball in 2024 but returned to help Milwaukee Brewers reach World Series. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Jake Bauers nears quitting baseball
Jake Bauers nearly quit baseball in 2024 after a disappointing season with the Brewers.
“I was beat up after a long season, we didn't necessarily know what was next, I was a free agent.”
Bauers and wife Lauren consider family
Bauers' wife Lauren, a former first and second grade teacher, supported him by helping with their growing family.
“I have a teaching background, so that was an easy fallback.”
Bauers' mindset shifts
Bauers decided to focus on family and his commitment to his wife and children after learning about their second child.
“I have a vivid memory of just making a decision that if I go back and if I continue playing, it's going to be different.”
Bauers re-signed with Brewers
Bauers re-signed with the Brewers in 2025 after nearly quitting baseball in 2024.
“I said, whatever happens is, that's what's going to happen.”
Brewers win franchise record
The Brewers won a franchise record of 103 games this season, now four wins away from World Series.
“It's been a really rewarding journey, we found something within each other.”
World Series matchup
The Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in World Series after defeating the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers.
“We call ourselves the average Joes, best friends, hanging out all day.”
Bauers' perfect career
Bauers called his baseball career 'perfect' despite challenges, saying everything happened exactly as it was supposed to.
“I think I would say it's been perfect, once you zoom out, everything happened exactly how it was supposed to.”
The one thing
Jake Bauers nearly quit baseball in 2024 but returned to help Milwaukee Brewers reach World Series.
