River Smith '22 Recruiting Profile

Park High SchoolLivingston, MTBaseball

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ClubBig Sky Baseball

Height6'3"

Weight200lbs

Age20

Primary Position1st Base

Secondary PositionLeft Fielder

Dominant HandRight

60 Yard Dash7.1

Exit Velocity101

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Personal Statement

I am 19 years old and in my Sophomore year at Wenatchee Valley College. As a Freshman, I was awarded 2nd Team DH for the NWAC East Region. I throw right, hit left, and I play first base and corner outfield. I plan to study Kinesiology and am on track to graduate with my Associate of Arts and Sciences in June 2024. I have made the Dean's list at WVC in the 4 quarters I have attended so far. My college GPA currently sits at 3.75, while I had a 3.9 GPA in high school. I graduated from Park High School in Livingston, MT in 2022, and played American Legion Baseball for the Bozeman Bucks AA. I also played travel ball for Big Sky Baseball, based out of Three Forks, MT. Other than baseball, I enjoy hunting, fishing, skiing, and hiking. I hope to find a four-year school that I can help immediately when I graduate from WVC.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
5 years
Varsity Starter
5 years
2022 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #10
Individual Awards
1st Team All-State
2021 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #10
2020 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #17
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #6
2018 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #6
2018 Junior Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #24
2018 Club/Travel Team
Starter
- Jersey: #24

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
7 seasons
2021 Big Sky Baseball (18u)
2020 Big Sky Baseball
2019 Big Sky Baseball (Sophomore)
2019 Team California (Freshmen)
It is the Team California Mission to create a culture for players to achieve their dreams to play College and Professional Baseball through "Poise, Freedom and Focus": Team California Players learn to play with Poise, have the Freedom to Execute and Focus on Detail. Team California is the premier College Development Program in SoCal that utilizes Local Tournaments as "Live Practice" and "Game Speed" Workouts to educate Players to follow the ball and to make In-Play Adjustments. Team California Players Learn to Compete at the Highest Level, Become Accountable with their own choices and Learn to Expect more from themselves Off the Field.
2018 Big Sky Baseball (Freshmen)
Big Sky Baseball is the Premier High School fall scout teams in the region since 2000. Specifically designed to guide and enhance the process of advancing players to the college or professional level. The Select program provides an excellent learning atmosphere, competition and exposure for its participants. The purpose for Big Sky Baseball is to give talented and hardworking high school baseball players the opportunity to receive exposer to both college and professional baseball scouts and coaches. We train and prepare players to travel and play in high school showcases on the weekends in the fall season, to gain exposure and build relationships while allowing many coaches and scouts to see our players play. We want to showcase your specific talents and we will play you in positions that best suit your baseball talent, for playing in college. By playing with Big Sky Baseball not only does it allow you showcase your talent it makes you a better baseball player for the next summer season. Our purpose is not to change your swing, fielding technique or pitching mechanics, unless you want us to do so, to improve your skills. We respect your Coach and his work with your baseball skills. We want to compete, but winning is not the primary objective. Rather, we want to allow other coaches to see you play your best. We will not press you to work hard to improve your talent. You are responsible for your preparation to showcase your ability; we will help you in any way if you would like us to. The Big Sky Baseball staff is well respected by coaches from all over the country.
2018 Montana Elite Baeball (14U)
CABA World Series Wood Bat - Miles City MT, 2nd Place
2017 Montana Legends (13U)

Coach References

Private Coach
Russell Smith
Club Coach
Duwayne Scott

Events

Camp/Event
Junior Fall Classic
10/01/20 to 10/04/20
Camp/Event
Academic Tryout Arizona Fall Classic
10/01/20 to 10/01/20
Camp/Event
Sophmore Fall Classic
9/26/19 to 9/29/19
Camp/Event
Authentic LS Series Championship
4/19/19 to 4/21/19
Camp/Event
Perfect Game - Slammers Labor Day Classic
8/31/18 to 9/02/18
Slammers and Perfect Game have joined up to put on the only Perfect Game Tournament in the region. The Select Division and the High School division. We have teams from Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico and Nevada attend this event. It has turned into one of the largest scouted tournaments in the region for competitive fall teams.
Camp/Event
USA Baseball 14U NTIS
8/22/18 to 8/26/18
The NTIS gives players from across the country the opportunity to wear USA across their chest. It is an outstanding achievement for the athletes to be able to represent their region, and an honor to have a chance to be selected for next year’s national team programming.
Camp/Event
Baseball Factory National World Series
7/22/18 to 7/26/18
Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 12-14)
Camp/Event
CABA Wood Bat World Series
7/03/18 to 7/08/18
CABA events are known for great fields, top organization and the best competition. Over the past 30 years CABA has become the GOLD STANDARD for youth baseball events.