NICK SMITH QUICK FACTS: Smith enters his third year with the Tigers, and is likely to start at first base ... Has a smooth swing with gap to gap power ... Bats and throws right handed.

 

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2007: Started 45 of the 52 games he appeared in at first base ... Hit .315 in 162 at bats, while amassing 13 extra base hits ... Had 33 RBIs and scored 16 runs ... Served as a defensive anchor making just 3 errors on the season, good for a .992 fielding percentage.

 

IN HIGH SCHOOL: Played his high school ball at Central Hardin High School under coach Todd Thompson with teammate Nate Quesenberry ... As a senior, Smith hit .395.

 

PERSONAL DATA: An Elementary Education major, Nicholas Austin Smith was born on August 5th, 1987 and resides in Cecilia, Kentucky ... He has one brother, David (23) ... His Father is Wes Smith ... Hobbies outside of Baseball include hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his friends ... Lists his Father as his hero/athletic inspiration ... Would like to teach when he is done playing.

 

 

NICK SMITH IN A TIGER UNIFORM:

 

2006             (Played Junior Varsity)

2007             .315                    33                       .992                   45/52