By: @chi_rox_

Our new series! We’re highlighting Sox fans who live all over the country and asking them how they found their roots in White Sox Fandom. First up-Sean aka @sean_janko

1. Where were you born/when did you move out of Chicago (if born here)?

• I was born and raised in Clinton, IA.

2. When did you become a White Sox fan and who can you credit for this?

• I was born a Sox fan and I credit my dad with my Sox fandom, he was born and raised in Ottawa, IL.

3. What is your favorite Sox game you’ve attended in your “home” park or region?

•  Living in Iowa we don’t have a home MLB team so I will say 2022 when my wife and I went to two Sox games at Comiskey Park.

4. Have you been to Sox Park? If so, what were your honest feelings about it?

• Yes I have 6 times, I always feel like it is magical going to the ballpark and it’s a special place.

5. What do you think about gatekeeping baseball fandom based on location?

• It’s stupid, baseball isn’t going to grow if people are gatekeeping, let’s make baseball acceptable to all.

6. Does WST help you feel more connected to the fanbase?

• Oh absolutely it does, I consider those people my friends even if I haven’t met them in real life.

7. Are there any Sox bars/meetups in your area? How do you connect yourself with the team outside of WST?

• There are no Sox bars in my area that I am aware of, also I don’t really connect outside of WST which is why WST is such a huge part of my Sox fandom.

8. What changes would you like to see the Sox make in the next few years?

• New ownership that actually cares about the fans and listens to their input.

9. If the Sox relocated out of Chicago would you still support them?

• Yes I would.

10. Who is your favorite current player and all time player?

• Current favorite player would be Liam Hendricks, and all time favorite player would be Ken Griffey Jr.

11. What is your favorite thing about the White Sox and its fans?

• I would say that they are a very inclusive group and are a good group of people.

Big thanks to Sean for being our first interview for this series. Stay tuned for more Q&A from other non-Chicago Sox fans across the country!