Orloff, Ben 2009-07-01
Ben Orloff discusses his family, the schools he attended and his thoughts on winning Brooks Wallace Award for best shortstop. This interview was conducted during the College Baseball Foundation Hall of Fame and Awards festivities in Lubbock, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Ben Orloff
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Date: July 01, 2009
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Ingris Campos
Length: 00:22:10
Abstract
Background; Family; Interest in athletics; High school baseball career; Reasons for going to University of California, Irvine; Favorite coach; Importance of education; What does the Brooks Wallace Award for best shortstop mean to him; How he feels to be in Lubbock; What he wants to accomplish as a major league baseball player; Most memorable moment in life; Biggest competitor; Unique factors associated with teams with which he played; Memorable experiences; Future of collegiate baseball; Special stories; Advise for young people playing baseball; Records.
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