Q&A with Northeastern Junior College Commit: Ethan Kapperman

November 17, 2014

By Jeff Markle
Assistant State Director

Prep Baseball Report brought you into the world of Eaton Baseball. A tradition rich program that produces quality baseball players and young men. We continue our look at committed players this week by focusing on a few players from Eaton who will take their skills to the next level at the conclusion of the spring season. Our final player from Eaton is 6-foot-0, 175 pound, Left-handed Pitcher, Ethan Kapperman who is committed to Northeastern Junior College.

PBR: Why did you choose Northeastern J.C.? ethan

Kapperman: I chose NJC because when I toured the campus and practiced with the team, it was a good fit both academically and athletically. The coaches and players were very welcoming and seemed similar to my personality and goals.

PBR: Where did Northeastern first see you compete?

Kapperman: NJC first saw me compete the fall of 2013 in a tournament at Pueblo CO.

PBR: What role do the coaches expect you to play during your first year on campus?

Kapperman: The role I will fulfill is pursuing the mid relief pitcher or a closing pitcher.

PBR: What is your biggest strength as a player and how do you feel that will help North Eastern?

Kapperman: The biggest strength as a player I have is being a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to give it my all each and every time. Theses qualities will allow other teammates to enjoy playing the game of baseball and be competitive with a good attitude.

PBR: What advice would you give about the recruiting process?

Kapperman: The advice I would give to the recruiting process is that it's never too early to get in contact with potential coaches/programs.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?

Kapperman: The most memorable baseball moments are winning Legion D the summer of 2011, and winning State for 3A my freshman year.

PBR: What would you say are your best assets both on and off the field that will help your team this year?

Kapperman: My best assets both on and off the field is my positive attitude and my desire to never give up on what I am pursuing.

PBR: Who has had the biggest impact on you as a baseball player?

Kapperman: All of my high school coaches, and a former baseball player for Eaton named Shane Dyer.

PBR: Who do you play for in the summer and what was your most exciting experience?

Kapperman: I played for Eaton baseball during the summers. The most exciting experience was traveling to Boulder CO to play a higher level of baseball with athletes that had graduated from high school.

PBR: Who is the toughest pitcher/hitter you have faced in Colorado?

Kapperman: The best hitter I faced in Colorado is JJ Bissel who was ranked first in the Nation for Junior Colleges in hitting home runs when I

PBR: What are your goals both individually and for the team going into your senior season?

Kapperman: Winning state as a team, personally I’d like to try to beat my last record of getting 18 straight batters out at the start of this last fall season, and to be a leader and mentor for the underclassmen.

Q&A with Northeastern Junior College Commit: Ethan Kapperman

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