Get To Know: Twins RHP Tyler Benninghoff

Recently, Seth was able to catch up with the talented right-hander. Below you will find his responses.

Seth Stohs (SS): Growing up in Kansas, which was your favorite team to follow? Who were some of your favorite players?

SS: What were some of the better memories of your high school baseball career? Did you play other sports or were you involved in other activities?

SS: What was the recruitment process like for you in high school? Was it a process you enjoyed?

SS: You committed to Arkansas. How difficult was the decision to sign with the Twins as opposed to going to college? What were some of the determining factors?

SS: Did you have the chance to speak with many scouts before the draft? What was your interaction with the Twins?

SS: The Twins took you in the 11th round. What was your draft-following experience? How did you find out that you had been drafted? How busy was your phone at that moment?

SS: What has the adjustment like for you, from the high school game to the professional game, both on and off the field?

SS:At what point during your season did you realize that something wasn’t right with your elbow? How difficult were the discussions and your eventual decision to have Tommy John surgery?

SS: What have the last few months been like for you in terms of getting to Ft. Myers and your rehab process?

SS: How would you describe yourself as a pitcher? What pitches do you throw?

SS: What are the areas of your game that you would like to spend time working to improve?

SS: What do you have planned for the offseason? Are you going to spend most of your time in Ft. Myers?

SS: Who are some of the people who have helped you get to this point in your career?

SS: Favorite Baseball movie?

Thank you very much to Tyler Benninghoff for taking time to answer our questions. Feel free to send in your questions and comments.

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