Augusta University

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2008: Made an immediate and significant impact in first season as active member of program … Battled back from a knee injury in the fall to play in 28 games and make 17 starts in the middle infield … Sported the second-highest batting average on the squad at .378, trailing only All-American rightfielder Shannon Wilkerson … Slapped 28 hits in 74 at-bats and scored 16 runs … Ranked fourth on the squad with 61 assists.

AT LAGRANGE COLLEGE: Played one year under Coach Kevin Howard … Named All-Conference freshman of the year and most improved.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Oconee County High School … Graduated in 2005 …. Lettered in baseball for three years under Coach Stan Frixx … Set three school records highest batting average, most RBI and most runs recorded … Named first team All-State senior year … named first team All-Northeast Georgia … Senior year baseball team made it to the elite eight in play offs.

PERSONAL: Born on April 14, 1987 in Athens, Ga.… Son of Phil and Donna Smith … Siblings include Alex and Keilee Smith … Majoring in Physical Therapy … Cousin Bryson Smith enjoyed a standout season on the ASU baseball team in 2008 … Prefers to spend his spare time playing guitar and hanging out with friends and family … Favorite food is steak and potatoes …. Considers David Wright his favorite athlete … Most admires his Grandfather … Favorite movie is Super Troopers … Favorite vacation spot is St. Augustine, Fla. … Favorite actors include Johnny Depp and Cameron Diaz … Would like to eat dinner with Ron White …. Enjoys playing football … Favorite musical group is Dave Matthews Band.