UNCP Athletics

Made one relief appearance against Canisius on March 2 ... Faced and retired two batters.

HIGH SCHOOL

Prepped at New Hanover High School for coach Aaron Rimer ... As a senior, logged an 8-1 record with one save and a 0.64 ERA ... Threw 65.1 innings, allowing just 32 hits and striking out 86 ... Helped lead team to a 24-3 record and a fourth-round appearance in the state playoffs ... Named All-State ... As a junior, helped lead team to a 20-5 record and a berth in the third round of the state playoffs ... Logged 63.2 innings, allowing 33 hits to go along with 89 strikeouts ... All-State selection.

PERSONAL

Son of Phillip and Tammy Smith ... Has an older sister, Cadagin, and a younger sister, Maille ... Maintained a 3.4 GPA at New Hanover High School ... Lists Spider-Man as his idol ... Hobbies include golfing, dirt bikes, and boating ... Favorite movie is Cars and favorite food is chicken parm with spaghetti ... Favorite music artist is Tate McRae and favorite song is anything by Tate McRae ... Favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys ... A finance major at UNCP.