Minor league outfielder Robbie Widlansky just finished one of the most eventful weeks in his young professional career.

On Tuesday, Widlansky participated in the New York-Penn League All-Star Game. He entered the game in the fifth inning as a defensive replacement and finished 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the game. Widlansky earned his spot in the game by hitting .279 with four home runs, 29 RBIs and 23 runs scored for the Aberdeen IronBirds before the All-Star break.

Less than 24 hours later, Widlansky was on his way to join the Delmarva Shorebirds. After playing well for the IronBirds, the 23-year-old outfielder is going to get a chance to show what he can do at the next level. He made his debut on Thursday night and was 1-for-5 in the game.

Widlansky recently answered the following survey for O’s on Deck. The survey was distributed and returned by the Aberdeen IronBirds’ media relations department before the outfielder was promoted to Delmarva. Keep in mind that this survey is designed to give you a glimpse at what Widlansky is like outside of what you see on the baseball field.

Don’t forget to keep checking back for more ‘Surveying the minors’ features about your favorite minor league players. Tomorrow, I’ll offer a look at Frederick Keys starting pitcher Brandon Erbe.

General information

Name: Robbie Widlansky
Age: 23
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 205 lbs.
Hometown: Coral Springs, Fla.
Nicknames: Woody
Position: Outfield
High school/college: Florida Atlantic University
Time in professional baseball: Two years

Favorites

Current MLB player: Derek Jeter
All-time MLB player: Mickey Mantle
MLB team: Florida Marlins
Sport (other than baseball): Football
Food: Sushi
Music: Rap and hip-hop
TV show: Baseball Tonight
Movie: Cool Runnings
Hobbies: Video games

Other questions

1. What is one thing that you’d like the fans to know about you?

I used to switch hit, but now I just hit lefty.

2. At this point in your career, what has been your favorite moment?

Playing in front of all the big crowds.

3. Who is your role model?

My dad and brothers are my role models.

4. In the minor leagues, what do you do for fun on a road trip?

Play video games, play cards and make fun of teammates.