Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers

Spring 2023 [Freshman]: Started in 31 of his 39 games played...recorded a .268 batting average, finishing with seven doubles, a triple, four home runs and 11 RBIs...went 3-for-5 with a double in a March 25 contest at East Central...was credited with a pair of doubles in an early-season victory against Columbia State...posted a .977 fielding percentage with 41 putouts in 43 total chances...also made six relief appearances on the mound, notching five strikeouts and an 0-1 record...recorded his only save in a February 17 victory against Illinois Central.

Fall 2022 [Ole Miss]: Spent the fall of his freshman season at Ole Miss.

High School: Played for coach Stephen Kirkpatrick at Northpoint Christian School...helped the Trojans to a 33-9 overall record, the district championship and a runner-up finish in the state title game last season...was well-versed both at the plate and on the mound, batting .557 with 64 hits, 17 doubles, four home runs and five RBIs...on the mound, collected a 7-1 record with 30 strikeouts in 45.1 innings pitched...received numerous accolades following his senior campaign, including Daily Memphian Player of the Year, Regional Player of the Year and all-state, all-region, all-district and all-Metro honors...received numerous offers and interest from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Memphis, Southern Miss, South Alabama, Northwest Florida State and several MACCC programs.

Personal: Son of James Smith III and Nicole Smith...has two sisters, Brittani Anderson (28) and Janiya Smith (17)...enjoys watching sports in his free time...studying sports management...born June 27, 2003.