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Jersey Number 26
Derek Smith
- Position:
- C
- B/T:
- R/R
- Class:
- Junior
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 205
- Hometown:
- Scottsdale, Ariz.
- High School:
- Horizon HS
- Prev School:
- College of Southern Nevada
- Major:
- Business
Bio
2025 – Junior
Prior to Utah
Prior to College
Personal
Smith on the U
“I chose the University of Utah because I believe in our coaching staff in order to help develop the players on this team and give this team everything it needs in order to win. I believe something special will happen within this program.”
- Played in 40 games with 37 starts, hitting .202 with seven doubles, one triple, four homers, 19 RBIs and 21 runs scored.
- Twenty-eight of his starts came behind the plate; nine were at DH.
- Five multi-hit games and three multi-RBI performances during his first season at Utah.
- Belted a pair of home runs in the series-opening win vs. Oklahoma State (March 21), finishing with six RBIs.
- Had a two-run double and later scored in a win at Arizona (May 9).
- Hit a three-run homer in the game at UC San Diego (Feb. 23).
Prior to Utah
- Played the 2024 season at Southern Nevada and spent ’23 at Oklahoma State.
- Hit .269 in 37 games played (32 starts) during his 2024 season with the Coyotes, contributing seven doubles, two triples, eight homers and 23 RBI.
- Helped Southern Nevada to a 53-12 record and a fifth-place finish at the 2024 NJCAA World Series.
Prior to College
- Graduated from Horizon High School, where Smith was a four-year varsity starter and .305 career hitter.
- Won a 5A State Championship, earning All-State, All-District and All-Region.
- Named Rookie of the Year his freshman season.
- Also played basketball in high school.
Personal
- Son of Brian and Rene.
- Has one sibling, Karly.
- Father played baseball at Toledo.
- Enjoys spending time outside and being with friends and family.
Smith on the U
“I chose the University of Utah because I believe in our coaching staff in order to help develop the players on this team and give this team everything it needs in order to win. I believe something special will happen within this program.”
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