Cole
Smith

Carl Sandburg JC commit. Listed in a 6-foot-3, 195-pound athletic frame with lean strength. Started at third base and batted third. Finished the day 1-for-3 with three RBI and a walk, driving in two on a hard-hit single and advancing to second on the throw, adding a third RBI on a bases-loaded walk. A bat that continues to standout in front of our staff and one to continue to follow as he heads to college.

Carl Sandburg JC commit. Stands in an athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with strength still to come. Started at third base and batted third, finishing the day 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Smith's home run was the highlight of the day, barreling a line drive over the left/center field fence, sending it out in a hurry. A senior to continue to monitor in Illinois.

Verbally committed to Carl Sandburg JC.

Uncommitted. Long-levered 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. Consistently on the barrel throughout the day on Saturday. 2-for-2 with two RBI. Wide base in the box with a toe tap trigger. Quiet hands and direct to the ball. Quick down the line.

Uncommitted. Showed well as he picked up three hits and four runs batted in. 6-foot-2, 175-pound athletic, high-waisted frame with room to add strength. The right-handed hitter utilizes a compact swing from a wide stance with a short stride. Covers all parts of the plate with the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the field. Smith was able to show his bat-to-ball abilities as he was able to hit a double on a pitch on the outside corner. He also showed his pull-side power as drove a ball into left field for a double as well. Smooth operator up the middle with a strong arm.

INF Cole Smith (Metamora, 2026) looks to be yet another projectable junior to follow from the day. He has an athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, sporting a high waist and wiry levers. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showed a fluid, direct swing with some looseness in his hands, delivering his hardest hit ball at 92 mph. On the infield, Smith showed easy, fluid actions with soft hands and a smooth transition, also displaying the ability to play on the move.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175 pounds. Highly projectable frame, lean with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, simple and short knee-knock stride. Direct path to the baseball, looseness in the hands. 73.5 mph bat speed with 7g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (80.7 avg.); 278-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. 3/4 release.
Defense: Smooth transition, easy hands that work out front, plays on the run.
Athletic Testing: 7.12 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 60.55 Edge Score.

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175 pounds. Highly projectable frame; lean with room to add strength.
Delivery: Simple, clean mover with a high leg lift and tall/fall approach.
Arm Action: RH. Compact and clean arm action from a high ¾ slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Comes out clean with some life. T2239, 2148 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Tight, sharp break at times; has feel in the zone with spin. T2456, 2391 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Maintains arm speed; mostly straight with occasional sink. T1870, 1796 average rpm.