It’ spring training time, so Changing Aging sat down with Minnesota Twins President Dave St. Peter to talk a little baseball and a little aging:Q. You have fans of all ages at Twins games. Baseball is a sport that spans such interest across generations, moreso than other sports, why?More than any other sport, baseball is a game steeped in tradition, in numbers and in family. Baseball is a game that allows for conversation and in many cases provides a connection between parents, grandparents and children. For example, when we go on our Twins caravan, our off-season trip around the Upper Midwest, we have all ages come out to meet with our players and former Twins stars. There is just an incredible connection that is handed off and shared between generations.Q. Growing up in North Dakota, did you have any special older people in your life that you shared your love of the game with? There is no question that my grandparents had a huge impact on my love of the game. There never was a time that a game wasn’t on the radio or television at their place. Most importantly, I rarely played a game – from Little League to high school – when they didn’t take the time to attend and show support. I talked earlier about the connections that occur with baseball. I’m an example of that. Age was never a factor when my grandparents and I were around baseball. We were all Twins fans and loved talking baseball together.Q. Do you think the unprecedented aging of America, the age wave, is an opportunity for Major League Baseball?Based on baseball’s traditions, family friendly environment and affordability, I believe our game is uniquely positioned to make continued strides within a country that is growing older. One thing about baseball is it honors tradition and family connections. As long as we continue to effectively pass traditions between generations and give them a welcoming experience that people want to share, I think baseball will continue to be a great intergenerational experience. Here in the Upper Midwest, I think those connections are going to increase even more with our new outdoor ballpark, where you have older Twins fans sharing what it was like to go to an outdoor game with kids who have never seen an outdoor Major League baseball game. It will be neat.Q. Who are some of the seniors that the Twins turn to for their expertise? With the Twins, experience certainly starts at the top – considering our owner Carl Pohlad is 92 years old and remains one of the longest active owners in the game today. We also tap seniors, and long-time members of the Twins family, such as Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva for work in the community and on the field during spring training. If you’ve ever watched Tony and Harmon at spring training, you’ll always see them surrounded by large groups of people young and old. Again, it’s that shared intergenerational connection. Last year we lost one of our great partners, Hall of Fame announcer Herb Carneal. He was another great example of a person who connected with all ages and so effectively shared the tradition of baseball.Q. How do you want to be living when you’re 85? Will baseball play a role?I’m hoping I’ll be healthy and active at the age of 85. There is no question that baseball will play a role as I expect to be enjoying the game on multiple levels – probably as a fan – but no less passionate. And, I also know this: I’ll be sharing that love of the game and the Twins with my kids and hopefully theirs.