Interview by Travis Rosenau

Neperman helped the Springfield Tigers move to 8-0 on the season Tuesday, getting the win on the mound against Dawson-Boyd in five innings. He struck out nine in the 11-1 victory while allowing one run on one hit and three walks. At the plate, he added two hits

and three RBIs.

Q: What is your

favorite food?

A: Burrito bowl from Chipotle.

Q: What is your favorite band/musical artist?

A: I like Shaboozey, Bruno Mars. Older country I like to listen to, too. That’s kind of our bus playlist on the way to away games. A lot of Alan Jackson and stuff like that.

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: Just about anything with Adam Sandler. Big Adam Sandler fan.

Q: What is a hobby of yours outside of sports?A: I’d say hunting or fishing, kind of go hand in hand. Whether it’s deer hunting, I’m in turkey hunting season right now, some waterfowl hunting and then Pheasants, too.

Q: Who is your favorite all-time baseball player?

A: I can kind of go pitcher-wise, I know he’s not in the league anymore, but Randy Johnson. And then Mike Trout.