Brant Baughcum brings middle-of-the-order pop and veteran steadiness to Mercer’s hot corner
In the 2026 season, Brant Baughcum was a first-team All-SoCon third baseman for Mercer, hitting .308 with 24 extra-base hits, 50 RBI, 53 runs, and a .408 on-base percentage while playing nearly every game at the hot corner[6]. He also flashed real game-changing power with 11 home runs and delivered clutch production in key Mercer wins, including multiple extra-base-hit nights[5][8]. The big differentiator here is the blend: legitimate pull-side thunder, plus enough strike-zone control to stay dangerous, and coaches praised him as a steady fixture and leader on the left side of the infield[9].
