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Name: Brandon Marks

Age: 32

Current residence: Philadelphia, PA

Occupation: Major League Baseball Recruiter

Personal claim of fame: Recruiting rookies for my first year the last time the Phillies won the World Series. I guess you could say they couldn't have done it without me.

Inspiration in life: My father. He bought me my first baseball and bat when I was a kid, worked well into his 50's and 60's to make sure I could pay my way through college and was there at every game when I started working in the major leagues. His unconditional love and support inspires me to keep working hard and dreaming big.

Hobbies: Working out, Clubbing, Tailgating, and having a few beers with friends.

Pet peeves: Gossiping, Laziness, and when people smell too damn funky.

Three words to describe you: Charming, Charismatic, and Determined.

'''If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? '''1. A baseball to toss around. 2. A grill to help food taste better and throw some killer beach parties. 3. A camera to capture all the sweet memories that won't make it to air.

Survivor contestant you're most like: Jon Misch, that guy is someone who plays the game hard, is willing to find idols and make big moves, but he's still a nice guy who cares about his friends and his family. Reason for being on Survivor?  My dad is the biggest reason I'm playing Survivor. He applied for years and years when we were kids. Baseball has always been my favorite game, but this show was his! He would make me watch every Wednesday when I was a kid and I'd hate it, but in the past few years since he died, I have found that watching the show is the only way I can still feel like I can connect with him even though he's not here. I want to get out there, play hard, have fun, and win. I know he would get a kick out of seeing me play and I want to win in his honor. Why do you think you'll be the Sole Survivor? I work with professional athletes for a living. I know how to draft a good team. I know how to get people on my side and how to incentivize people to do what I want. I was a college athlete, so physically, I know I'm going to be able to keep up with anyone out here, and after years of watching the show and learning the game from my dad who was the biggest super fan there ever was, I know I'm going to be able to make big moves and play hard when the time comes. I just don't feel like there is anything out here I can't handle and to me that's what the Sole Survivor has to do.