Meet Reece Grodeman, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound third-baseman/shortstop/pitcher from Model High School. Grodeman is a member of the North 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: No superstitions but I listen to certain rock songs to get me in the right state of mind.

Q: Who is your favorite professional sports team?

A: Atlanta Braves.

Q: What is your favorite food to eat?

A: Grilled chicken and steak nachos.

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

A: I like to go duck hunting.

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

A: Mrs Wittle - Model - and my favorite school subject is Sports Marketing.

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

A: Hunting and fishing.

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

A: I wear No. 20 and the reason for that is Josh Donaldson.

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

A: How complex and unpredictable the sport can be, and how individual talent contributes all toward the team effort.

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

A: My Paw Paw and my older brother have influenced me the most by working with me tirelessly and pushing me to be the best I can possibly be.

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

A: I plan to play Major League Baseball, then plan to pursue sports marketing.