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44 Questions with Anthony Rizzo

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.