UNCW ballplayers Bobby Leeper and David Shambley take a few minutes to answer some questions.

Bobby Leeper: sophomore outfielder from UNC Wilmington

Favorite Team: New York Yankees

Favorite Player: Jim Edmunds

Favorite Food: Chinese

Favorite TV Show: Family Guy

Favorite Sports Movie: For Love of the Game

Favorite Board Game: Chess

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Bill Clinton

You never leave home without… my phone

Best thing you got for free? Food

Have you ever cried at a movie? Yes, the notebook

In 10 years where do you want to be? Yankee Stadium

What sort of interest do you tend to gravitate towards on your off time? Hanging out on the beach

What is the difference in playing for UNCW or the Sharks, in terms of level of play? UNCW is harder because you are playing for championships, not for fun or self-improvement

What do you like best about being an outfielder? I love the feeling of the grass beneath my feet.

What, so far, has been your funniest exchange at the plate with a player or umpire? I was thrown out of the game a few nights ago then the umpire changed his mind and let me stay.  I’d never seen anything like that.

Is the transition from UNCW to the Sharks, with all new teammates as tough as it can seem? Not really, everyone is here for the same reason so we all have something in common.

Have you ever been bored standing in the outfield? Yes if the inning is really long, but I try to keep focused and stay into the game

Have you ever robbed someone from a homerun? Yes, it was a great feeling catching that ball.

Do you enjoy playing the field or hitting more? I enjoy hitting a lot more because I like the thrill of being at the plate.

David Shambley: freshman catcher from UNC Wilmington

Favorite Team: Liverpool FC

Favorite Player: Steven Gerrard

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite TV Show: Man vs. Wild

Favorite Sports Movie: Remember the Titans

Favorite Board Game: Candyland

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? Phish

You never leave home without… my iPod

Best thing you got for free? My wonderful life

Have you ever cried at a movie? Yes, Steel Magnolias

In 10 years where do you want to be? Hawaii of course

What sort of interest do you tend to gravitate towards on your off time? I like to listen to lots of music and relax

What is the difference in playing for UNCW or the Sharks, in terms of level of play? The Sharks is a lot more relaxed than the UNCW season

What do you like best about catching? It makes me feel important and into the game.

Is the transition from UNCW to the Sharks, with all new teammates as tough as it can seem?  No, all the guys on the team are really cool.  We all get along.