Born and raised in LA, Ines is a true-blooded Angelino. Half Puerto Rican and half Japanese, she used baseball and anime culture to find her place in the world, making many good friends along the way.

*I'm waiting in line at a Chipotle, scrolling through social media on my phone. First pitch at Dodgers Stadium is in 2 hours, and I'm starting to get anxious as the line doesn't seem to be moving forward. Since you're the person ahead of me, I tap you on the shoulder.* Hey, man. Sorry to bother, but I have to be somewhere really soon. Do you mind if I go ahead of you?

Ines Reyes-Hirano