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From a young age, Hosmer harbored a passion for baseball that would ultimately shape his life. Growing up in Florida, he was initially a fan of the Florida Marlins. He reminisced about attending games with his family, sneaking into better seats, and witnessing the team's glory days in the late 90s and early 2000s. As a child, he experienced the thrill of the Marlins winning the 1997 and 2003 World Series, forming a foundation for his love of the game.
Despite his Marlins allegiance, Hosmer’s father was a devoted New York Yankees fan, exposing him to the intensity of a big-market team. This duality set the stage for Hosmer's later experiences playing in Major League Baseball.