Meet Banks Booth, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound shortstop/pitcher from Pinewood Christian Academy. Booth is a member of the GIAA Big 10 cover for the 2025 Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine. Here are 10 questions with him.

Q: What in-game rituals do you have?

A: I always put my batting gloves and elbow guard on before my helmet.

Q: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

A: Night Owl 100%.

Q: What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?

A: Playing golf and hanging out with my friends.

Q: Name one thing people may be surprised to learn about you?

A: I can make a pound cake with the best.

Q: Who is your favorite teacher and what is your favorite high school subject?

A: My favorite teacher is Mr. Solosi and my favorite subject is Anatomy.

Q: Outside of baseball, what is your next hobby?

A: Golf and video games.

Q: What jersey number do you wear and what reason did you choose that number?

A: I wear number 2. It’s a reminder to me that I am second. God is first.

Q: What do you like the most about playing baseball?

A: The friendships made through the game, and the feeling of countless hours and hard work and practice paying off when you come through in a big moment.

Q: Do you have any pets? If so, talk about them.

A: I have four pets. three dogs and one cat. We have a Boykin Spaniel and her name is Stella, Australian Shepherd named Ruby. We found a dog on our road but he’s a mix of a few dogs and his name is (mad) Max. And our cat’s name is Mama Cat.

Q: After baseball, what career are you planning to pursue?

A: I plan on being a team doctor in baseball/football.  I want to get kids back on the field as quickly as possible because I know the feeling of not being out there because of injury.