Hunter Merrick (10) and Farragut defeated Bearden, 9-1, in a District 4-AAA matchup at Phil Garner Ballpark in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (Photo by Danny Parker)
By JESSE SMITHEY
Being the lead arm for the Farragut High School baseball program comes with the utmost level of responsibility.
After all, the Admirals have won 10 state championships, including one in 2019. There are expectations.
Hunter Merrick not only wears that badge as the No. 1 starter but he also carries a timely bat.
He showed that Tuesday night.
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