Addison
Smith

One of the trendier names in the nation early on this summer, INF Addison Smith (Liberty, 2023; Oklahoma State commit) checks in at fourth overall. Smith became a popular name on the 2022 circuit after a breakout showing at the National Program Invitational, where he was one of the event’s top performers amongst a loaded crop of prospects. He followed that up with a few impressive showings at Creekside and continued to ride that momentum to the prestigious Area Code Games. Shooter Hunt, our Vice President of Scouting, recently had this to say about the Oklahoma State recruit’s performance in San Diego:

“...polished off a stellar summer with a strong performance in San Diego. Utilizing a larger leg hang to gain ground through impact from both sides, he was consistently on-time throughout with a flat path that delivered gap-to-gap strength with some pull side power potential . The wiry-thin, 6-foot-1, 175-pound shortstop has plenty of room to continue adding strength, and while he is not dynamic on the infield, he is as consistent as they come with the glove, and has a quick release with adequate arm strength that is likely a future average tool.”

Smith appears to be trending upward thus far into the summer. He was a standout at the NPI in early June, impressed again at the Creekside Summer Championships, and performed for the Royals Scout Team this past weekend as well. Smith’s knack for contact at the plate was evident yet again, rarely swinging-and-missing and consistently putting the ball in play with more authority towards the back-end of the weekend. He continues to show savviness defensively at shortstop and was one of the tournament's top defenders at the six spot. Smith is committed to Oklahoma state.