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Whittier College

2014 Baseball

24 John Parviainen

  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 185
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Bakersfield, Calif.
  • Highschool Independence

Biography

Get to Know Your Poet...

Q: At what age did you begin playing baseball &why?

A: My dad had started recording me hitting off the tee when Iwas 2 and I started tee ball when I was 3. I played a lot of sportsgrowing up and baseball was one of the many.

Q: What is your favorite food (s)?

A: Cajun Chicken pasta that my mom makes

Q: What is your favorite music/band?

A: I like all types of music and my favorite bands/artists areU2, Green Day, Drake, Eminem, and Florida Georgia Line.

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: "When you've got something to prove, there's nothing greaterthan a challenge." - Terry Bradshaw

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: The Hangover

Q: Why did you choose Whittier College?

A: I chose Whittier College because of the diversity ofstudents, the reputation of the school, and the opportunity to playbaseball. 

Q: What part of Whittier College baseball do you likethe most?

A: The team

Q: Who is your favorite sports hero?

A: Big Papi of the Boston Red Sox

Personal Information:

Parents names: Bill and BarbaraParviainen

Siblings names: Luke Parviainen

Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Previous school attended: Independence HighSchool

Major: Political Science 

Minor: Psychology


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