# 35 Adam Smith
Shortstop/Right-Handed Pitcher
Sophomore
6-1, 172 lbs
West Chester, PA

Two-way player Adam Smith enters the 2020 campaign with high hopes as a relief arm and a good defensive SS, but hasn't yet proven to be an effective hitter at the D-I level. In his freshman season for UNCW, Smith made 9 appearances out of the bullpen and posted an impressive 1.64 ERA, with 11 K's in 9.0 innings. However, at the plate he batted just .133 (4-30) with 1 stolen base.

During the 2019 Summer, Smith played for the Upper Valley Nighthawks out of the NECBL and received a lot of playing time. His numbers improved slightly at the plate, as he hit .195 (15-77) with 8 RBI and 3 SB. He also continued to shine on the mound, making 9 appearances and posted a 3-0 record, 1.20 ERA, and 14 K's in 15.0 innings.

With Greg Jones gone, there's a bit of a void at SS, and the hopes are that Smith might be a candidate in 2020 to help fill that gap. As just a sophomore, there is plenty of time for him to prove himself. But if he cannot improve significantly at the plate, there is still great optimism for how he'll do as a middle relief option.