Thread: Article: Interview with Twins' Catching Prospect Chris Herrmann

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Nice! Thanks for the spotlight on a vital part of the future.

I have to apologize -- last week 2 great comments were submitted for potential questions to ask Herrmann, and I didn't read the responses in time. Both were great suggestions, and I will use them for my next player interview, which hopefully will be in July.

thanks. interesting to see that life in the minors is a lot tougher than most people realize, though worth it if you make the show.

Originally Posted by DAM DC Twins Fans

thanks. interesting to see that life in the minors is a lot tougher than most people realize, though worth it if you make the show.

But if they don't make it and they don't have a college degree or close to one . . .

Originally Posted by shanewahl

But if they don't make it and they don't have a college degree or close to one . . .

That's the interesting part -- what's the fallback for most of these guys? I think Herrmann left after his junior year at Miami (not positive on that). So if baseball didn't work out, he would just need 1 more year to finish his degree. But even then, he'd probably be 27, 28 years old and without any "relevant work experience." I hope these guys save most of their signing bonus money.

Originally Posted by Twins Fan From Afar

I hope these guys save most of their signing bonus money.

A sixth rounder like Herrmann probably didn't get enough of a signing bonus to really affect life plans. Maybe a down payment on a house.

Originally Posted by ashburyjohn

A sixth rounder like Herrmann probably didn't get enough of a signing bonus to really affect life plans. Maybe a down payment on a house.

I looked around for it, and all I could find was an unconfirmed report that it was $135,000. After taking taxes out and agent fees, you're right -- probably a house downpayment.