Sure, it's "convenient" that I picked today to point this out. Fortunately, that doesn't make what you're about to see any less real.
American Leauge Leaders, Batting Average
| Name | Avg | Obp | Slg |
| Joe Mauer | .331 | .404 | .414 |
| Kevin Youkilis | .328 | .394 | .598 |
| Josh Hamilton | .321 | .370 | .599 |
| Milton Bradley | .319 | .428 | .569 |
| Mark Grudzielanek | .316 | .376 | .390 |
| Casey Kotchman | .316 | .368 | .494 |
Sure, I'm making myself "one of those guys" by celebrating batting average a little bit here. Today: don't care. Joe Mauer is leading the American League.
I love saying that.