Smith Named Perfect Game Preseason All-American

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas pitcher Hagen Smith has been named a preseason All-American by Perfect Game.

The left-hander, who earned third-team praise from the publication, went 7-2 with a 4.66 ERA in 77.1 innings on the mound last season as a true freshman. Smith struck out 90 and limited opposing hitters to a .232 batting average.

Smith rose to the occasion in the NCAA Tournament, making five postseason appearances with two starts and logging a 1-0 record with a 3.38 ERA and a pair of saves in 10.2 innings of work. He threw five innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts in an elimination-game win against Ole Miss (June 22) in the College World Series.

The Bullard, Texas, native earned numerous accolades following his stellar 2022 campaign, including Freshman All-America recognition from both Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game. He was also named to the Freshman All-SEC Team.

Smith and the Hogs open the 2023 season against Texas on Friday, Feb. 17, in the College Baseball Showdown. First pitch from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, is set for 7 p.m. on FloSports.

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