Jackson
Smith

Uncommitted, 6-foot, 160-pound, left-handed hitting middle infielder. Only a sophomore, Smith played shortstop and batted second for Providence. Finished 1-for-3 with a double. Simple, balanced stance, hands held high, smooth toe tap stride. Athletic hands with bat speed, repeatable, compact swing, drives the baseball to all fields. In his second at-bat, Smith lined a double to right field on a 1-1 count. Easy, athletic actions defensively with quick footwork, soft hands, plays through the baseball. 

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Long Projectable frame
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, toe-tap stride. Easy, balanced swing. Handsy. Repeatable. Uses the whole field. Remains balanced throughout.
Power: 87.4 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 257’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, whippy arm action. 3/4 slot. Accurate throws to the base on the move.
Defense: Quick feet, aggressive, quick release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.84 runner in the 60.

Smith has a 6-foot, 160-pound wiry/lean frame, ran a 6.84, and he profiles as a top-of-the-order middle infielder moving forward. He flashed an easy, balanced, handsy swing featuring barrel control from a spray approach. Defensively, he plays fast with quick, active feet, sure hands, and a consistently fast glove-to-hand release from a low slot. He profiles as a potential spark plug-type.