Why isn't Joe Mauer???

[savvy_stu]

Why isn't Joe Mauer considered a rookie?

[hybrid]

To much service time last year in the majors.

[savvy_stu]

He didn't have 130 at bats and he only played in 35 games... I know he's not a rookie, but I need to know why..

[hybrid]

By service time last year I didn't mean AB's. He was on the Twins roster to long, meaning he had to much service time on their roster to be considered a rookie this year.

[Pogotheostrich]

A player shall be considered a rookie unless, during a previous season or seasons, he has (a) exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues; or (b) accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the period of 25-player limit (excluding time in the military service and time on the disabled list).

He was on the active roster more than 45 days.

[savvy_stu]

Is there a site out there that shows just how many days Mauer spent on the active roster last season?