Meet Mercer Hudson, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound catcher/pitcher/outfielder from Brookstone School. Hudson 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: Eat Chick-Fil-A before every game.

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

A: I’m a morning person.

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

A: I like to spend my weekends hunting and fishing.

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

A: I play golf tournaments.

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

A: Coach Farmer, ornithology.

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

A: Going bowling.

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

A: #7, I was born on December 7th.

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

A: The feeling of a home run.    

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

A: Dog named Huck, He goes everywhere I go and hunts with me

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

A: Financial Planning.