Meet John Stuetzer, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound shortstop/outfielder from Pope High School. Stuetzer is a member of the Metro 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 take my batting gloves off to run the bases.

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

A: Night Owl.

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

A:  On the lake with some friends.

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

A: I am just as good at lake sports as I am at baseball.

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

A: My favorite teacher is Coach Turco.  My favorite subject is Astronomy.

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

A: Football.

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

A: #4 because my older brother wore it for football.

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

A: Running bases.

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

A: We have a boxer named Champ. He is the best dog ever. He puts a smile on my face every day.

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

A: I plan to major in Sports Management and might consider starting a snowboard company where designs can be customized.