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Chad Smith

Position

Right-handed Pitcher

Height

6-3

Weight

190 lbs.

Class

RS-So.

Hometown

Albuquerque, N.M.

Previous School

New Mexico Military Inst.

REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2018): Pitched 23 innings of relief in 17 appearances out of the bullpen … Went 2.2 scoreless innings in the first game of the season, recording four strikeouts (versus Oregon State) … Had 10 total strikeouts and finished with a 9.78 ERA.

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2017): Made 16 appearances with 9.2 innings pitched and finished with a 17.69 ERA.

SOPHOMORE (2016): Redshirted

FRESHMAN (2015 at NMMI): Went 2-3 with an 8.90 ERA in 29.1 innings (16 appearances) for New Mexico Military Institute … Struck out nearly a batter per inning for the Broncos (28 strikeouts, 29.1 innings).

PERSONAL: Born September 2, 1995 to Sam and Julie Smith … Has four siblings: Aaron (19), Bethany (15), Miranda (13) and Amber (11) … Helped La Cueva High School (Albuquerque, N.M.) to the Class 5A state title in 2014 by going 10-2 with a 1.78 ERA as a senior … Played with fellow Lobo Jeff Deimling on that state title team … Was named First Team All-State as a senior and Second Team All-State as a junior … Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Accounting … Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … Favorite restaurant is Whataburger and favorite movies are Space Jam and The Dark Knight.