Coach Holowaty: “Michael is one of our senior captains who has certainly improved over the summer.  We’re looking forward to having him be one of our key players and key leaders on our team.”

High School : Four-year member of baseball program and two--year member of the basketball team…  two-year starter in baseball … captained baseball team senior year and was named to all conference team… led baseball team to a final record of 16-4… helped team reach the state championship game during his junior season…

Other: Four-year member of the Newington Post 117 American Legion baseball team… accumulated a 6-1 record during the 2008 summer season…member of 2007 team team which finished second in the state tournament...

PERSONAL: born Michael C. Hepple June 5, 1990… Parents: Lee and Peter… Major: Sports and Leisure Management… Residence: Newington, CT

Career Statistics Thru 2012

MICHAEL... REVEALED

Favorite aspect of Eastern:­­ Our field

Favorite aspect of my sport: Pitching

Personal goal for the season: National Title

Pre-game ritual: Listen to my ipod

Favorite sport other than my own: Basketball

My most overused phrase: Kid's doin’ it

Most visited website: Eastern website or Facebook

If I were a superhero my superpower would be: Superman of course

Favorite professional or amateur team: Red Sox

Favorite movie quote: Anything by Jim Carrey

Favorite musical artist: J. Cole

Pet peeve: Squids

If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Salad

In 10 years, I hope that I am not (do not answer “dead”): Dying

If you won lotto, what would you do with the money? Haha

Biggest waste of money: Gas

Closest brush with greatness: A couple no-hitters

Favorite smell: Banana bread

If I could go out on a date with a celebrity, the celebrity would be: Taylor Swift

One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: Taylor Swift

Biggest adjustment to college life: Getting work done sooner than later

What I will take away from my college experience (in addition to a degree): Friends

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