44 Questions with Anthony Rizzo
Apr 12th 2018
Anthony Rizzo is fully committed to the game and his community, but there's more. See what we uncovered about Rizzo, including what he had to say about his golf game, his love of Taylor Swift and karaoke, and who he'd pick to play him in a movie.
1. Favorite baseball player growing up? Derek Jeter
2. Most memorable home run you've seen? Ken Griffey Jr.'s 600th
3. Best teammate you’ve ever had? Dexter Fowler
D.F + A.R = B.F.F
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4. Favorite walk-up song in your career? "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift
5. Water or sports drink? Water
6. What position would you play if not 1B? I'd be a pitcher
7. Favorite spot to hit in the lineup? Fourth
8. Favorite opposing stadium to visit? Citi Field in New York
9. Favorite Big League city other than Chicago? New York
"Streets will make you feel brand new. Big lights will inspire you."
10. Name of your first Little League team? The Pirates
11. Seeds or Bubble gum? Seeds
12. Favorite sports team (non-baseball)? Miami Dolphins
"What do you know about Ray Finkle?"
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13. Best restaurant in Chicago? Steak 48
14. Iphone or Android? Iphone
15. Instagram or Twitter? Instagram
16. Most memorable childhood vacation? Going on a cruise with my Grandma
17. What’s one thing you can’t do? Can't is not in my vocabulary.
18. Cats or dogs? Dogs
Man's best friend
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19. Who have you been most star-struck to meet? Derek Jeter
20. Favorite music artist? Red Hot Chili Peppers
21. Go-to karaoke song? All of them
DJ Rizz on the 1's and 2's
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22. Favorite show to binge watch? The Sopranos
23. Favorite actor or actress? Will Ferrell
24. Favorite movie? A Bronx Tale
25. Who would you pick to play you in a movie? Ryan Gosling
26. Favorite superhero? Batman
27. Favorite cartoon character? Hey Arnold
28. What always needs to be stocked in the fridge? Water
29. Favorite item in your closet? My Ugg slippers
30. Xbox or Playstation? Xbox
31. Favorite video game? Call of Duty
32. Beach or mountains? Beach
33. Describe your golf game in one word. Terrible
"There's no way you can be as bad at baseball as you are at golf." - Bob Barker
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34. First vehicle? Acura TL
35. Best gift you’ve ever given? Engagement ring
36. Best gift you’ve ever received? That Emily said, "Yes."
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37. Favorite meal? Pasta
38. First date? Don't remember
39. Favorite Fast Food? Taco Bell
40. Favorite cereal? RizzO's
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41. Skydiving or SCUBA diving? Skydiving
42. Hunting or fishing? Hunting
43. Proudest moment in baseball? Winning the Roberto Clemente Award
44. Why #44? That's the number our clubhouse manager gave me.