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Rapid Questions with Nick Vespi

June 21, 2022

What’s your favorite ballpark to play in and why?

It’s got to be Oriole Park, the one I debuted in.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A professional baseball player.

If an ice cream truck pulled up right now, what would you get?

Mint chocolate chip in a cone.

What player or coach would win in an arm wrestling contest?

I’d go with Santander.

If you could trade places with one person for a day, who would it be and why?

Tom Brady, he’s the best quarterback of all time.

What is your favorite way to spend an off-day?

Probably grill out.

What’s your go-to karaoke song?

I’d say any Toby Keith song.

Which teammate do you think was the biggest troublemaker in school?

I’d say Ryan McKenna.

If you weren’t playing professional baseball, what would you be doing?

Probably coaching.

What is your favorite animal and why?

A lion because he’s the king.

If you could see any singer in concert who would it be?

Coldplay.

What is one word your teammates would use to describe you?

Hair.

If you have the aux in the clubhouse what song are you playing?

I’m going to have to go with some Post Malone or Future.

Who do you look up to the most/who is your inspiration?

My family.

Who is your coolest Instagram follower?

All of my teammates.

What was your favorite breakfast cereal when you were a kid?

Waffle Crisp.

What was your first car?

A Honda Accord.

What superpower would you like to have and why?

I’d love to be able to fly because gas is expensive.

If you could play any position other than your own, what would you play?

I’d probably say centerfield because they are one of the best athletes on the field.

What is your favorite thing about this team?

They treat you like family here. Everyone is super nice.