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Getting to Know Kellen Marruffo
1/28/2015 12:00 AM | Baseball
Jan. 28, 2015
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With baseball season just a few weeks away, UtahUtes.com will introduce you to the new players on the team in 'Getting to Know.' Today's spotlight is Kellen Marruffo, who is from Vail, Ariz., and comes from Pima Community College.
What is your favorite baseball memory?
Hitting three home runs in a two-day series in college.
What do you like to do when you are not playing baseball?
Enjoy the time off if I earned it.
Do you have a nickname? How did you get your nickname?
Casper the friendly ghost - I waved at a left-handed curveball.
Why did you choose Utah? What is the best thing about Utah?
Utah chose me. It's not as hot as Tucson, Arizona.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
My grandfather. He was always excited to see me play, and that was enough.
My favorite thing about Salt Lake City is:
The baseball field.
What are your goals for this year?
Enjoy the DI athlete experience.
What is your major?
Sociology.
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