Nicholls State University

2014 Season (Junior): Made 21 starts in 44 appearances in his first season for the Colonels… Recorded 18 hits with 13 RBIs, four runs and two doubles… Earned two hits against Northwestern State on both April 4 and April 5… Notched a double against Northwestern State and Houston Baptist… Earned two RBIs against Jackson State on March 2.

Prior to Nicholls:

At Hinds Community College: Had a .315 batting average in his final season with the Eagles, with 41 hits, 29 RBI and 26 runs scored... Had 16 extra base hits with 13 doubles and three home runs... Was a two-time Academic All-State selection by the Mississippi Board for Community Colleges and selected to the dean's list.

At Hillcrest Christian School: Was a three-time Mississippi Association of Independent Schools All-District selection beginning his sophomore season where he was named rookie of the year... As a junior had the best batting average, repeating that feat as a senior while also earning all-state honors and first team all-metro.

Personal: Full name is Justin Blake Smith, born July 9 in Jackson Miss... Son of Ben and Kim Smith... Majoring in government.