Max Kepler is an OF/1B in the Minnesota Twins farm system, currently playing for the Cedar Rapids Kernels.  He signed as an undrafted free agent out of Germany at the age 16.  While in Germany, he attended John F. Kennedy school, and played a form of Little League baseball there.  At the age of 14, he was discovered by scouts at a junior national tournament, and was closely watched by pro scouts after.

            For high school, he attended St. Emmeram Academy and was able to practice baseball very frequently.  While there, he played for Buchbinder Legionäre Regensburg, which is the highest level of baseball in Germany.  In 2009, Max Kepler signed with the Minnesota Twins for a signing bonus of $800,000, the largest signing bonus in MLB history ever given to a European born player.  He began his American career in 2010 with the GCL Twins.  Kepler is now with the Minnesota Twins single A affiliate, the Cedar Rapids Kernels.

            I had a chance to interview Mr. Kepler, and here’s what he said:

            Mr. Kepler was a very kind and friendly man.  He was extremely fun to interview, and a great ballplayer to watch!!  I appreciate the time he spent talking to me and conducting the interview.  Again, thanks Mr. Kepler, and I hope all of you enjoyed my blog!!!