How did soccer-loving Max Kepler from Germany end up a Twin?

Twins' Max Kepler leading baseball's charge into Europe -- MLB - ESPN

Max Kepler On Baseball in Europe: Past and Future – Bat Flips and Nerds

Twins whiff their way to ALDS loss to Astros with 14 more strikeouts by MLB record holders, World

Max Kepler: Germany's great MLB hope

How Twins OF prospect Max Kepler journeyed from Germany to majors - ABC News

Max Kepler: “I would be a proper Herthaner”

Max Kepler explains in an interview in Germany why he chose baseball over soccer, quickly tries to explain how baseball works and also explains what's the beauty of baseball : r/baseball

Max Kepler And Jorge Polanco Sign Extensions With Twins - The Runner Sports

We Owe Max Kepler and Emilio Pagan an Apology - Page 2 - Twins - Twins Daily