Rapid Questions with Félix Bautista 

What is your favorite ballpark to play in and why?

I love playing here in Baltimore. I love being home and playing in front of our fans so it’s fun to play in Baltimore.

What did you want to be when you were younger?

Ever since I was a young teen, I always dreamed of being a professional baseball player.

If an ice cream truck pulled up right now, what would you get?

Chocolate ice cream.

What player or coach would beat the clubhouse in an arm-wrestling contest?

Cionel Pérez.

If you could trade places with one person for a day, who would it be?

Floyd Mayweather.

What is your favorite way to spend an off-day?

Relaxing on the beach and a little swimming.

Which teammate do you think was the biggest troublemaker in school?

Jorge Mateo.

If you weren’t playing professional baseball what would you be doing?

Probably coaching.

What is your favorite animal?

I like dogs but I also like fish.

If you could see any singer in concert who would it be?

It’s hard, but Bad Bunny.

What is one word your teammates would use to describe you?

Big.

If you had the aux in the clubhouse what song are you playing?

Some kind of Dembo song.

Who is your coolest Instagram follower?

There are some Orioles fans who created Instagram accounts using my name like “Félix Bautista, No.1” so they are my favorite followers.

What was your favorite breakfast cereal when you were a kid?

Frosted Flakes.

What was your first car?

Hyundai Santa Fe.

If you could play any position other than your own what would it be?

Right field.

Who is the greatest athlete of all-time?

Mike Tyson.

What is your favorite thing about this team?

The uniforms.

What is your favorite thing about your teammates?

The great energy, the great vibes we have going on. We are all in harmony together, whether we are just chatting it up or playing pool together, it’s a lot of fun being around these guys.