Prep Baseball Report

Mizuno Player of the Week: Week 3


PBR Alabama Staff

Each week during the high school season, we will be announcing the Mizuno Pitcher and Player of the Week for that particular week. Numerous players across the state continue to put up impressive numbers both as position players and pitchers on the mound. This year, we will be selecting one Pitcher of the Week and one Player of the Week based on nominations from high school coaches across the state. Special thank you to Mizuno for sponsoring both awards this season and for the high school coaches who nominated their players for this award.

Continuing from last year, we will also be highlighting other players from across the state in our Alabama Diamond Notes that we will release each Tuesday. Our Diamond Notes will highlight other players nominated by high school coaches that are deserving of recognition that were not named Mizuno Pitcher or Player of the Week. 

 

MIZUNO PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Jake Smith

Class of 2023 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: C
  • High School: Opelika High School
    State: AL
  • Summer Team: SBG Auburn 23
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 230lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Stats from Week 3

+ C Jake Smith (Opelika, 2023), a quality uncommitted senior that also plays football as a defensive end, was stellar offensively lead the Bulldogs to strong weekend playing in the East Alabama Classic against some quality teams. For the weekend, the right-hander posted a .700 (7-for-10) batting average that included three home runs, a double, and drove in 10 runs hitting in the three-hole. Arguably his biggest swing of the weekend came in his final one of the weekend, as he stepped up with the game on the line and blasted one over the left-field fence for a no-doubt, two-run home run in the bottom of the 7th against Baker for a walk-off home run. He's hitting over .500 for the season and is a quality right-handed hitter still on the market in the senior class.

 

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