Get To Know: OF/2B Aaron Whitefield

He is currently playing for the Brisbane Bandits in the Australian Baseball League. He played for the Australian team in the ABL’s All Star game. He is currently hitting .294/.308/.333 (.641) with a couple of doubles.

Without further ado, here is our interview with Twins minor leaguer Aaron Whitefield. Thank you to Aaron for taking time to respond. Please feel free to ask questions or discuss below.

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Seth Stohs (SS): Growing up in Australia, were you able to follow Major League Baseball? Did you have a favorite team or players?

SS: You played a lot of softball growing up including representing Australia in some international tournaments. What was it like to represent your country?

SS: Had you played much baseball early in your life? What was your transition like moving from softball to baseball? At what point did you realize that you were good enough to sign and make baseball a career?

SS: For you, what was it about the Twins that made them the team that you signed with?

SS: What was the transition last year coming to the States from Australia? What were some of the biggest adjustments on and off the field?

SS: At this time, what would you say your biggest strengths are on the baseball field?

SS: What are the areas you would like to improve upon in your game?

SS: What has your Australian Baseball League experience been like with Brisbane? I understand that originally you were only going to be on the home roster.

SS: Who are a few of the people who have helped you most getting to this point in your career?

SS: What are some things you enjoy doing when you’re not playing baseball?

SS: Favorite Baseball Movie?

SS: One more question... you have played second base and around the outfield for Brisbane. Where do you like to play and where are you most comfortable playing?

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Again, a huge Thank You to Aaron Whitefield for taking time to respond to our questions.

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