At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound senior right-handed pitcher and outfielder had led the Redskins (23-6) to a berth in the Class 4A regional final. Smith compiled a 10-0 record on the mound with a 1.17 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched, holding opposing hitters to a .097 batting average through 29 games. A 2024 First Team All-State selection and the state’s No. 2 ranked prospect in the Class of 2025 by Perfect Game, he also batted .371 with three home runs, 35 RBI and a 1.033 OPS at the plate.
Smith has maintained a 4.03 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball at the University of West Virginia this fall.
A member of the National Honor Society, Smith has volunteered locally on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the Link Crew and as a youth baseball coach.