Keegan Neumann is a senior on the Niles baseball team.

 

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

KN: Leading off the game in our quarterfinal match.

 

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

KN: Losing in the district final twice in soccer.

 

What has been a hardship in your life?

KN: Having to play baseball at Harris in Indiana when no Niles coach believed in me and then proving them wrong and making varsity.

 

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

KN: My mother for her positivity and belief in me.

 

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

KN: Tripping over myself in basketball warmups.

 

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

KN: I put headphones in and zone everything out.

 

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

KN: Lacrosse.

 

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

KN: It adds to the high school experience.

 

How would you give away $50,000?

KN: Buy my mom and dad anything they want.

 

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

KN: the Chicago Cubs. It is a great culture.

 

If I did not play sports, I would…?

KN: Make music.

 

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

KN: Making a throw to the plate.

 

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

KN: We need be able to truck the catcher.

 

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

KN: Jenny Nate told me I am going to go far in life.

 

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

KN: Hitting big jumps while snowboarding. The rush was great.

 

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

KN: Austin (Curran) hitting his first bomb (home run) at Dowagiac.

 

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

KN: Listening to all types of music.

 

Choose one word to describe yourself:

KN: Insightful.