How did soccer-loving Max Kepler from Germany end up a Twin?

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Max Kepler, the German Baseball Player Who Spurned Soccer for MLB Dreams, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Max Kepler explains in an interview in Germany why he chose baseball over soccer, quickly tries to explain how baseball works and also explains what's the beauty of baseball : r/baseball

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Twins' Max Kepler retraces steps in trip back to Germany

Max Kepler explains in an interview in Germany why he chose baseball over soccer, quickly tries to explain how baseball works and also explains what's the beauty of baseball : r/baseball

German through and through, Kepler embracing new American home in familiar game

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