2024 (SOPHOMORE)
Smith appeared in eight contests during his sophomore season ... worked 6.2 innings total, logging four strikeouts ... didn't allow an earned run in three of his outings: at Cal Poly (Feb. 16), at San Diego State (Feb. 23) and versus Northern Kentucky (March 3) ... named to the SEC's Academic Honor Roll for the second year running.
2023 (FRESHMAN)
Made an instant impact on the Tigers' pitching corps as a freshman, appearing in 15 games, including three starts ... posted a 1-0 mark for the season and made eight appearances in SEC contests ... turned in scoreless outings in three of his final five appearances of the season (May 4-23) ... won his collegiate debut Feb. 28 vs. Lindenwood, working 3.0 innings of one-hit baseball en route to a 17-2 victory ... allowed just two hits over his first 4.0 innings spanning two outings to begin his Mizzou career ... also worked 3 1/3 innings at Lindenwood (March 29) to help MU complete the season sweep of the Lions ... made his first SEC appearance April 1 at Kentucky, working 2.2 innings with a career-best two strikeouts ... logged 1.0 hitless inning of relief in a road win over Missouri State (April 11) ... worked a personal-best 5.2 innings at Texas A&M (April 13), allowing just three unearned runs on three hits ... registered a pair of productive relief appearances vs. Ole Miss to help the Tigers claim a key SEC series victory; picked up a critical strikeout in MU's 11-9 series-opening win (May 4), then worked 2.2 frames the following day ... closed out his year with back-to-back scoreless outings vs. Auburn (May 20-23), including a scoreless 2/3 of an inning at the SEC Tournament ... named to the SEC's First-Year Academic Honor Roll ... played summer ball for Bristol of the Appalachian League, going 1-1 with 17 strikeouts over 13 innings.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended the Alvin C. York Institute in Jamestown, Tenn. ... ranked as the No. 3 LHP and the No. 13 overall prospect in Tennessee’s 2022 class by Perfect Game ... was twice named a Preseason Underclass All-American by PG, as well as a Preseason All-American in 2022 ... was named to all-tournament teams on four occasions throughout his youth career.
PERSONAL
Son of Brandon and Mahaliah Smith ... born May 19, 2003 ... has one brother, Noah ... father played collegiate basketball at Maryville (Tenn.) College ... plans to major in fitness programs management at Mizzou.
