University of Memphis Athletics
Memphis Baseball adds Carter Smith
Aug 04, 2016 | Baseball
Catcher helped high school team to 2016 Florida 3A State Championship
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis head baseball coach Daron Schoenrock has announced the addition of Carter Smith, a catcher from Fort Myers, Fla., to the Tigers' roster for the 2017 season.
"We are thrilled that Carter has decided to become a Tiger," said Schoenrock. "He is a proven winner and we feel that he will develop into a tremendous college catcher with the capabilities to lead a pitching staff. He will be a great addition to our program."
Smith, who played on the varsity team starting in eighth grade, helped lead his Canterbury School team to its first ever Florida 3A State Championship in 2016 with an overall record of 31-1. He batted .391 with 34 hits, 19 RBI and 34 runs scored as a senior. He entered the year as a Perfect Game Preseason High School All-American Honorable Mention.
As a junior Smith led the team with 23 runs scored and seven doubles while helping the team advance to a regional championship. Throughout his career he also played first base, outfield and served as a relief pitcher.
The son of Chip and Cyndi Smith, he posted a 3.6 grade point average and was a member of the Scholar-Athlete Society.
"We are thrilled that Carter has decided to become a Tiger," said Schoenrock. "He is a proven winner and we feel that he will develop into a tremendous college catcher with the capabilities to lead a pitching staff. He will be a great addition to our program."
Smith, who played on the varsity team starting in eighth grade, helped lead his Canterbury School team to its first ever Florida 3A State Championship in 2016 with an overall record of 31-1. He batted .391 with 34 hits, 19 RBI and 34 runs scored as a senior. He entered the year as a Perfect Game Preseason High School All-American Honorable Mention.
As a junior Smith led the team with 23 runs scored and seven doubles while helping the team advance to a regional championship. Throughout his career he also played first base, outfield and served as a relief pitcher.
The son of Chip and Cyndi Smith, he posted a 3.6 grade point average and was a member of the Scholar-Athlete Society.
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