Occupation: Left-handed reliever for the Minnesota Twins
Twin Citian since: 2023
What was your first job here?
Reliever for the Saints.
What do you consider the highest character trait in a Minnesotan?
How welcoming everyone is.
The lowest character flaw?
Being “Minnesota nice.”
Where do you grab a table when you’re celebrating?
Bar La Grassa.
What about when you need to commiserate over a defeat?
Red Cow or a home-cooked meal.
Favorite takeout?
India Palace.
What’s your game-day routine?
Get to the field around 1 o’clock, eat some lunch, move around for stretch, play catch, hot/cold tubs an hour before game, head out for anthem, be ready to pitch.
Do you have any superstitions that you observe?
I like wearing the same undershirt, but it doesn’t happen all the time.
Favorite Target Field amenity?
Delta SKY360° Suite above the center field batter’s eye.
Favorite CHS Field amenity?
The Killebrew Box Seats in left center.
Are Saints games still wacky?
They’ve cleaned it up but still love putting on a show.
Most romantic place in the Twin Cities?
Stillwater.
Where can you satisfy your sweet tooth?
Cafe Latte.
Who pours the tastiest cocktail in town?
Gori Gori Peku.
Where do you get coffee?
My Nespresso at home but in a crunch Mocha Momma’s.
Do you brunch?
Yes.
What’s your favorite spot?
Diane’s Place.
Do you have a favorite local sandwich?
Chicken Caesar from Saturday Dumpling Co.
Favorite clothing store?
UNRL.
What was the last thing you bought there?
A couple of nice joggers and a thin hoodie.
Do you collect anything?
Records.
Where do you go to feed your habit?
I really like Electric Fetus.
Favorite bookstore?
Barnes and Noble.
What are you reading?
Love a good historical nonfiction but recently picked up Pierce Brown’s Red Rising for a change of pace.
Who’s a local media personality you trust?
Audra Martin!
What’s the last great show you saw here?
Teddy Swims at the Armory.
Do you have a favorite local social media follow?
@winonakicks and @thetaraaiken. They make some pretty sweet custom cleats.
What’s been your greatest achievement here?
Making my MLB debut.
What about your biggest regret?
Not getting up to Duluth yet.