CLEARWATER, Fla. — Max Kepler is in a new place for the first time in more than a decade.
Kepler, who signed as an international free agent with the Minnesota Twins in 2009, spoke openly during his initial Zoom call with Philadelphia reporters about the anxiety that comes with introducing yourself to new people.
The experience so far has been smooth.
“I love stepping out of my comfort zone, challenging myself and getting to know all the guys in here,” Kepler said at his locker on Thursday in Clearwater. “I mean, I haven’t come across one bad apple, and everyone’s really open and welcoming.