Meet Ben Fussell, a 5-foot-10, 175-pound shortstop/pitcher from Coffee High School. Fussell is a member of the South Georgia Big 10 cover for the 2026 Georgia Dugout Preview Magazine. Here are 10 questions with him.

Q: What in-game rituals do you have?

A: I don't have any superstitions, but I do the exact same thing walking to the plate before every single at bat.

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?

A: Atlanta Braves.

Q: What is your favorite food to eat?

A: Chicken tenders.

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

A: I play golf a lot even though I'm a baseball player.

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

A: My favorite teacher is Mrs. Leslie McMillan and math is my favorite subject.

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

A: Hunting ducks.

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

A: No. 4. I used to wear 13 and then I moved to 17 and then my new team didn't have either, so I subtracted 17 and 13 and it's stuck ever since.

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

A: How every game, something different can happen. It's never the same and it's always energetic.

Q: Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

A: My dad because he has always taught me the right things to do in sports but mainly as a person and to follow Jesus.

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

A: I plan on being a dentist.