Cepparulo had a notable collegiate debut weekend as the rookie went 7-for-14 (.500) at the plate, drove in five runs, and scored four times in three games. He also slugged .929, with three doubles and a home run. Cepparulo helped Union take a 2-1 series from Limestone on the road. In the season opener, he was 2-for-5 hitting with a pair of doubles. His standout performance of the weekend though was a 4-for-6 day in the rubber match with three runs and four RBI, highlighted by a three-run home run.