Get to Know the Kids Playing in the 2022 Little League World Series
Twenty Little League teams take the field in Williamsport, Pa., this August for the Little League World Series’ 75th anniversary. And with dozens of national and international Little Leaguers competing, there’s plenty of exciting action—and interesting fun facts shared.
Sports Illustrated compiled some of the best information shared so far. If you want to learn more about this year's players—and see them in action—tune in to watch the Little League World Series through Sunday, Aug. 28. We'll add to this list as the series continues.
- Dates: Aug. 17 through Aug. 28
- TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC
- Livestream: fuboTV, ESPN+
What is your dream job?
Daniel Tomassini (Italy): Actor
Jacopo Bussolati (Italy): Chef
JF Forni (Tennessee): MLB player
Trent McNeil (Tennessee): MLB player or financial adviser
What is your favorite band/musician?
Liao Yuan-Shu (Chinese Taipei): Maroon 5
Jaydion Louisa (Curaçao): Queen
Luca Tadei (Italy): Justin Bieber
Brandon Jimenez (Nicaragua): Bad Bunny
Aspen Anderson (Pennsylvania): AC/DC
Jacolby Mayberry (Texas): New Edition
What is your favorite emoji?
Emery Hansen (Curaçao): Dollar sign💲
Emanuele Arcieri (Italy): Dollar sign face 🤑
Bentley George (Indiana): Skeleton 💀
Xavier Hernández (Nicaragua): Face with tongue 😛
Gavin Gillpatrick (Massachusetts): Muscles 💪
Juan Pablo Puente (Mexico): Winking face 😉
What is your nickname?
Kishore Hinkle (Curaçao): Panda
Jaron Lancaster (Hawaii): Slick
Reece Trottier (Massachusetts): Reeces Puffs
Aaron Davis (Massachusetts): Dimples
Diego Gonsález (Nicaragua): El Zurdo
Josiah Porter (Tennessee): Big Hand Jo/Jo Jo and the Natural
Jack Rhodes (Tennessee): Jack and Cheese
Trent McNeil (Tennessee): T-Rex
Grayson May (Tennessee): G Money
Manny Castillo (Texas): Man Child
What is your special talent?
Jaylliard Emperador (Curaçao): Impressions
D’Shawn Winklaar (Curaçao): Cleaning
Tyler McGough (Pennsylvania): Impressions
Brody Santman (Washington): Can play piano
Who is your favorite (non-baseball) athlete?
Joshua Acosta (Curaçao): Usain Bolt
Kyshore Hinkel (Curaçao): Lionel Messi
Luis Garcia (Nicaragua): Michael Jordan
Gabriel De Gracia (Panama): Stephen Curry
Caz Logue (Tennessee): Derrick Henry
Who is your favorite actor?
Mitchell Tsang (Canada): The Rock
Qshondrickson Doran (Curaçao): Kevin Hart
Jonah Hale (Indiana): Adam Sandler
Ayden Morris (Massachusetts): Chadwick Boseman
Alex Pagano (New York): Matt LeBlanc
What is your favorite baseball team?
Ellis St. James (Canada): Boston Red Sox
Tseng Yi-Che (Chinese Taipei): New York Yankees
Davey-Jay Rijke (Curaçao): San Diego Padres
Jeremiah Grise (Iowa): St. Louis Cardinals
Jaykob Troutwine (Indiana): Cincinnati Reds
Miguel Padilla (Mexico): Atlanta Braves
Fernando Garcia (Mexico): Los Angeles Dodgers
Anthony Badagliacca (New York): New York Mets
Tyler McGough (Pennsylvania): Pittsburgh Pirates
Who is your favorite MLB player?
Matteo Liberatore (Canada): Bo Bichette
Chen Yu-Ting (Chinese Taipei): Shohei Ohtani
Alexander Provacia (Curaçao): Ozzie Albies
Carter Sullivan (Indiana): Aaron Judge
Thomas Giovanardi (Italy): Anthony Rizzo
Gerardo Benavides (Mexico): Babe Ruth
Lucas Mininni (New York): Juan Soto
Josué Avendaño (Nicaragua): Derek Jeter
Beau Rabel (Pennsylvania): Andrew McCutchen
Brody Dull (Pennsylvania): Josh Harrison
What is your favorite app?
Lucas Fabro (Canada): Youtube
Graydon Yan (Canada): Snapchat
Michael Clark (New York): Stumble Guys
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