Dodger second baseman Logan Forsythe and manager Dave Roberts participated in a VIP Q&A session with fans at Dodger Stadium FanFest on Saturday. (Cary Osborne/Los Angeles Dodgers)

By Cary Osborne

This was Logan Forsythe’s introduction to the Dodgers. Acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay on Monday, the Dodgers’ new second baseman brought his wife and 3-month-old son to Dodger Stadium FanFest on Saturday where he met fans, signed autographs and participated in a VIP Q&A session.

Afterward, the Tennessee native and brand new father answered some of our questions, ranging from off-field passions to his new double-play partner to the stress of a baseball trade.

What are you into outside of baseball?

In the offseason, I like to get away, spend my time with my family — especially now that we have a little one. I want the grandparents around him as much as they can because in-season it’s tough. I’ve always enjoyed fishing. I’m a big outdoors guy, but not a huge hunter.

DI: Being from Tennessee, is your musical taste stereotypical?

I enjoy country music, but I enjoy a lot of different music. I enjoy alternative and rock — a lot of ’90s-type stuff.

Your son was wearing a Foo Fighters shirt today. Was that influence by you or your wife?

A little bit of both. We have similar tastes in music.

What was the last concert you went to?

Forsythe batted .264/.333/.444 last season with Tampa Bay. (Los Angeles Dodgers)

I believe it was Rush. Last year we had an off day in Florida and we checked them out. It was awesome.

Was your dad your biggest baseball influence?

Yeah. He got us into sports. His time with us was huge. Once we got to college, we had a lot more guys who were further along in baseball to teach us. But he was into us playing sports and was 100 percent behind us — baseball, football, basketball, those were the main sports.

By us, you’re talking about your brother and former pro baseball player Blake?

My younger brother (Blake) was drafted by the Mets (third round in 2010). Was traded by Oakland and played there. Was between Double-A and Triple-A. He ended up with the Phillies (organization) where he hung it up. He’s now a mechanical engineer. And I have a younger sister, too, who was a star in soccer. She didn’t get too much attention to get into college, but she was quite the athlete.

What’s the one thing about L.A. you’re looking forward to getting to know?

I’m brand new when it comes to L.A. I’ve lived on the West Coast, but in San Diego. I know the weather’s beautiful here. I know the traffic is the thing that scares everyone. Shoot, we got in the airport yesterday and it took us an hour to get to the hotel. I was thinking, “We’ve got to get used to this.” I think what I’m most excited about is the new experiences, getting to know the places to eat — the holes in the wall — and doing stuff with family.

You have these new letters on your chest that spell the name “Dodgers.” There’s a special tradition and expectations. Do you feel that being a Dodger will help you elevate your own game?

Yeah. I think as players when you play against better competition, more often than not, you end up performing at that higher stage with the better players. When you go on winning streaks with teams everyone wants to jump on board. Everyone wants to win with you and do well to help that. With the tradition here, that goes without saying.

It was a little scary when I got traded, but the excitement is kicking in. It’s a winning ball club and a winning organization, and it’s nice to be a part of it.

There’s an acclimation process with a double-play partner, whether you’re a shortstop or second baseman. How long is that acclimation process, usually, and how excited are you about the possibilities with Corey Seager?

I’ve watched him play and I’m a big fan. The acclimation process — I’ve played with quite a few shortstops, and it takes time. Some guys you just click (right away). Some guys it might take longer to feel out. I like working with a (new) guy up the middle in Spring Training every day. I just want to see his moves, how he moves left, how moves right, where his angles are with his arm, what he likes to do. There are a lot of intangibles also. … And he’s going to need to see where I like to throw the ball. I’m going to need to feel where he likes coming across the bag, and if he likes staying in front. I’ll feel him out pretty quickly.

When you heard the trade rumors and you heard “Dodgers,” was there a different level of excitement or was it difficult because you were starting to get comfortable in Tampa.

There’s always a tug of war (internally) when it comes with (a trade). Yeah, I’m comfortable. Yeah, this is kind of family. And once (the trade) happens it’s tough. But it’s been a week, and it’s been a whirlwind. Now it’s time to make new relationships, make a new family. And it’s time to win.