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Launching onto the Australian baseball scene in 1995 as a pitcher, Brett Roneberg has made a mark for himself as a talented outfielder.
After his Australian Team debut in 1995, Roneberg was picked up by the Florida Marlins where the Aussie has spent the past four years in their minor league system.
Selection in the Senior National Team will contribute to Roneberg's ambition of making the big leagues.

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Brett Roneberg will be making his first trip to the Olympic Games when he lines up in Australia's formidable baseball side at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
The 21-year-old has been playing in the USA where he has been snapped up by the Florida Marlins and is playing in one of their minor league teams.
He has gone in the opposite direction to many of his fellow Aussies once they leave for the USA and has been transformed from a pitcher into a very capable outfielder.
He is certainly an Aussie to watch in the future

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Following his junior Australian debut in 1995, RONEBERG was signed up by the Florida Marlins and has spent the past four years in their minor league system.
Currently playing for their class-A affiliate, the Brevard County Manatees in the Florida State League, he has a batting average of .276 over a span of 115 games.
He has picked up a total of 110 hits and 42 RBI's.
In his national league career in Australia, RONEBERG has an average of .298 and a slugging percentage of.472 from 235 at bats.
His tally of hits is 70 and 38 RBI's

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Superstitions - I play with batting gloves all the time.

Memorable achievement - Pitching a shut-out against Brazil at the 1995 Junior World Championships

Most influential person - My dad coached me from seven years of age.

Most admired person - My dad taught me to work hard, respect professional baseball and make the most of my opportunity

Ambitions - To make it to the big leagues.

Nickname - Roney