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Marty Brandl

Nickname: Marty B., Marty Baseball

Bat/Throw: L/L

Birthday: 10/17

Years Playing With The Tigers: 1998-2001, 2003-present

Position(s): OF/DH

High School/Graduation Year: Comfrey High School - Class of 1997

College: Southwest Minnesota State University

Family: wife: Tara, children: Brady & Ben, parents: Richard & Karen

Job: math teacher at BlueSky Online School

Best Part Of Playing Amateur Baseball: playing the greatest game in the world with great people, kids on the field after games

Greatest Baseball Game of All-Time: #163 - Twins win AL Central in last regular season game at the Metrodome

Favorite Bob Fink Moment: Gold Bond at Searles, his ability to come through in the clutch many times, the volleyball pad and the pain before being hit by a pitch

Thoughts on Ryan Sturm Getting A Real Job: Good for you, Sturmy! Many can only wish to make it so far through life before getting tied down to a real job!

Favorite Ballpark To Play At: There's no place like home - Riverside Park

Should A Pitcher Ever Be Allowed To Catch A Pop-Up? Only if everyone else in the infield fell down!

Describe Your Ultimate Hot Dog: An old-fashioned, course ground, natural casing wiener with ketchup and mustard

Parting Thoughts: See you at the ballpark!