Joe Mauer enjoying a bounce back campaign in 2015

Joe Mauer’s batting average may not be above .300, but don’t let that fool you. The Minnesota boy is having a stellar season in 2015.

After enduring the worst season of his big league career in 2014, Mauer is quietly having a bounce back season in 2015. It has to be the beard.

May 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the thirteenth inning of an inter-league game at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsHis bounce back season has been highlighted by his recent surge in which he’s reached base safely in 34 straight games. During this streak the Twins…