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