Michael Rucereto, owner of KC Kickball Club, discusses Christmas at Paul Rudd’s house, sending Gordon and more

Name: Michael Rucereto

Occupation: Owner of KC Kickball Club

Hometown: Parkville

Current neighborhood: The Northland

What I do: By day, I am an architectural illustrator. But at night, I manage a kickball league in the best city in the U.S. of A. — made up of young professionals trying to relive their playground glory days.

What’s your addiction? Right now, it’s cars or trucks, and that includes working on and driving my 1970 Chevy Blazer.

What’s your game? I bet you thought I’d say kickball, but in reality, it’s Parcheesi. Have you ever played? It’s awesome. I’ve placed second in a few tournaments. I just can’t beat my dad.

What’s your drink? Dr Pepper. One time, I must have drunk about 15.

Where’s dinner? My house. I enjoy cooking, but I rarely do it if it’s just me. I’d rather cook for someone or with someone. Who likes Italian?

What’s on your KC postcard? This town is way better than St. Louis!

Finish this sentence: “Kansas City got it right when …” They beat out Leavenworth, Kansas, for the construction of the Hannibal Bridge, thus establishing Kansas City as a major city and rail center.

“Kansas City screwed up when …” It let the NCAA leave for Indianapolis, let the Kings leave for Sacramento, let the Scouts leave for N.J. (those Devils) and couldn’t get a tenant for the Sprint Center.

“Kansas City needs …” A beach!

“In five years, I’ll be …” Sitting front row next to Tech N9ne and Marlins Man watching the Royals win their fifth World Series by crushing the St. Louis Cardinals.

“I always laugh at …” My own jokes.

“I’ve been known to binge-watch …” Lost, Justified, Game of Thrones and Saved by the Bell.

“I can’t stop listening to …” Taylor Swift. Do you know her?

“I just read …” Quite a few books. I read often. The Martian, Unbroken, and The Power and the Glory are my most recent.

The best advice I ever got: Nothing good happens after midnight. That’s why I used to take the bus home — last bus out of downtown is 11:53 p.m.

Worst advice: You won’t get caught — Mom will never find out.

My sidekick: I’ve recently teamed up with a furry little guy named Slater. I wasn’t a pet person until I met him. He’s awesome. I think we really could fight crime together.

My dating triumph/tragedy: The tragedies are what led me to my triumph, and her name is Jenny.

My brush with fame: My family used to go to a Christmas party at Paul Rudd’s family’s house. Yes, I know … he’s Jewish … but that didn’t stop him from running around the house wearing a Santa hat.

My soapbox: Send Gordon! Yes, odds are, he would have been out and probably by a lot. But it would have taken a perfect relay and a perfect throw to the plate. Plus, this was the first year of the home-plate collision rule. And the entire reason for the new rule? Buster Posey, the catcher for the San Francisco Giants. Send Gordon. Make Buster not block the plate. Make the catcher responsible for the rule make a play within his new rule!

My recent triumph: Staying single as long as I have so I could find the right girl.

Deadline for KC Kickball’s summer session is June 25. Register at kcsportandsocial.com.