Joe Mauer, Joe Schmit appear on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Joe Schmit & Joe Mauer appear on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Joe Schmit & Joe Mauer appear on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Sports Director Joe Schmit and legendary Twins player Joe Mauer appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Thursday.

The pair talked to Clarkson about their new book, “The Right Thing To Do.” The children’s story is inspired by a story Mauer shared with Schmit years ago, and all proceeds benefit two charities.

Schmit wrote the book and Mauer wrote the forward.

In appreciation of their work, a partner of the show donated $500 to each of the charities the book benefits.

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