Ryan Hunter is Southern’s leadoff spark plug with real extra-base pop
In the 2026 season, Ryan Hunter has been a tone-setter for Southern, hitting .356 with a .425 on-base percentage and 16 stolen bases while also driving in 42 runs, including a string of multi-hit, multi-RBI games and several clutch homers. He looks like a classic table-setter who can also damage mistakes: left-handed bat, aggressive on the bases, and productive from the leadoff spot. The best fit for a team needing energy, run creation, and pressure on defenses — less about flash, more about making opponents feel him every inning.
