Fansided · Apr 30, 2015
Fear the Beard: Joe Mauer off to a Hot Start
Minnesota Twins first baseman is sporting a beard. No, it’s not no shave November. It’s in honor of the Minnesota Wild and their Stanley Cup Playoff run. Mauer told friend and Wild star, Zach Parise that he’d sport the beard until the Wild were eliminated from the playoffs. With the way Mauer has started his 2015 season, let’s hope the Wild keep winning.
The 2014 season was the worst of Mauer’s 11 year career. He hit a career low, .277 and also set a career-high with 96 strikeouts.
Mauer is currently batting .300 with 11 RBIs to start the 2015 season. He’s hit five doubles and one triple. Fans will gripe about his lack of power, but, Mauer has never been known for his power.