His father played for the U.S. Naval Academy, and his brother played for Mississippi State University, where he now coaches. John has played first base his entire career. He began playing it because he wanted to be like his older brother, who played first base, but now he plays it because he is good at it. Raffo wants to continue playing baseball as long as he can. His dream is to be drafted by the Florida Marlins, so he can not only stay in Florida, but also so his family can watch him play.
Baseball is the most mental sport in the world.
He should know about winning. His batting average is currently at least .315, and last season he hit 19 home runs and 60 RBIs.