We asked these Little Leaguers about their favorite players and got some surprising answers
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Not every kid's favorite player has to be a superstar. Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper and Mike Trout are all awesome players who are undeniably worthy of such affection, but it's definitely more interesting when a kid goes outside the box a little bit.
We already chatted with some Little Leaguers whose favorite player is Mets Minor Leaguer, former NFL quarterback, and all-around Vitruvian man Timothy Richard Tebow, but there were still a few other favorite players who stood out. What is it about Chase Headley that inspires New Jersey Little Leaguer Garrett Drew? Why does Joustin Tourres from Los Bravos de Pontezuela Little League in Santiago, Dominican Republic, look up to Francisco Liriano? Which Indians outfielder would Jacob Calder, of the undefeated North Carolina team, really like to meet?
Check out the video above to hear their insightful explanations.