Darien Smith

HEIGHT

6’3″

WEIGHT

190 lbs

POSITION

RHP

B/T

R/R

CLASS

Sr.

HOMETOWN

Jacksonville, Fla.

SCHOOL

Southeastern

INSTAGRAM

@darien_smith12

SUMMER 2023

Made three starts for the Tom Sox, totaling 9.2 innings
Pitched to a 3.72 ERA and struck out 12 batters
Maintained a stellar .121 opponent batting average
Made first start against New Market, allowing one ER and one hit while striking out four (June 27)
Held the Generals to one hit in three innings on July 3, striking out four
Season-high 3.2 innings vs Winchester, allowing one earned run and striking out four (July 9)

SPRING 2023

Sun Conference Pitcher of the Year
Led Southeastern (NAIA) with 85.2 innings on the season, pitching to a solid 2.94 ERA and .203 opponent batting average en route to a NAIA World Series trip
Struck out 127 batters, fourth-most in NAIA
Five-straight starts allowing one or no earned runs to open the season
Struck out double-digit batters in six starts
Season-high 14 strikeouts against Webber International (March 17)
Did not allow an earned run in eight innings against Webber (May 6)
13 strikeouts in seven innings vs Lewis-Clark State in the NAIA World Series, allowing only one earned run (May 27)

*** BIO INFORMATION COURTESY OF FGCU ATHLETICS ***

SPRING 2022 (FLORIDA GULF COAST)

Led the Eagles with 25 appearances on the mound, including one start
Went 3-1 with a 4.21 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 47.0 innings
Held opponents to a .230 batting average
Picked up two saves on the season
Picked up the Eagles’ first win of the season with a season-high five strikeouts in 4.0 innings against Cincinnati (Feb. 19) while allowing just one unearned run
Collected the win against Minnesota (Feb. 23) with 2.1 scoreless innings
Threw 1.1 scoreless innings with a strikeout to earn the save against Seton Hall (March 4)
Earned the save with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings against Stetson (March 18)
Threw 1.1 scoreless innings with a strikeout against #12 Miami (March 30)
Combined for 2.2 perfect innings with three strikeouts in back-to-back games against Kennesaw State (April 1&2)
Struck out four at #8 Miami (April 5) in 2.0 innings
Struck out a batter in 1.2 innings in win over North Florida (April 14)
Struck out a pair in a hitless inning against FAU (May 10)
Earned the win on the road at UNF (May 20) by allowing just one earned run in 6.0 innings while striking out two in his lone start of the season
Allowed just one run and struck out two in 3.0 innings against Lipscomb in the ASUN Tournament

SPRING 2021 (EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COL.)

Went 6-5 with a 5.27 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 70.0 innings pitched

SPRING 2020 (EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COL.)

Went 0-2 with a 2.48 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 29.0 innings pitched

SPRING 2019 (JACKSONVILLE)

Appeared on the mound 12 times, all in relief
Struck out 11 batters in 9.1 innings pitched
Collected one save on the season

SUMMER 2023

Made three starts for the Tom Sox, totaling 9.2 innings
Pitched to a 3.72 ERA and struck out 12 batters
Maintained a stellar .121 opponent batting average
Made first start against New Market, allowing one ER and one hit while striking out four (June 27)
Held the Generals to one hit in three innings on July 3, striking out four
Season-high 3.2 innings vs Winchester, allowing one earned run and striking out four (July 9)

SPRING 2023

Sun Conference Pitcher of the Year
Led Southeastern (NAIA) with 85.2 innings on the season, pitching to a solid 2.94 ERA and .203 opponent batting average en route to a NAIA World Series trip
Struck out 127 batters, fourth-most in NAIA
Five-straight starts allowing one or no earned runs to open the season
Struck out double-digit batters in six starts
Season-high 14 strikeouts against Webber International (March 17)
Did not allow an earned run in eight innings against Webber (May 6)
13 strikeouts in seven innings vs Lewis-Clark State in the NAIA World Series, allowing only one earned run (May 27)

*** BIO INFORMATION COURTESY OF FGCU ATHLETICS ***

SPRING 2022 (FLORIDA GULF COAST)

Led the Eagles with 25 appearances on the mound, including one start
Went 3-1 with a 4.21 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 47.0 innings
Held opponents to a .230 batting average
Picked up two saves on the season
Picked up the Eagles’ first win of the season with a season-high five strikeouts in 4.0 innings against Cincinnati (Feb. 19) while allowing just one unearned run
Collected the win against Minnesota (Feb. 23) with 2.1 scoreless innings
Threw 1.1 scoreless innings with a strikeout to earn the save against Seton Hall (March 4)
Earned the save with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings against Stetson (March 18)
Threw 1.1 scoreless innings with a strikeout against #12 Miami (March 30)
Combined for 2.2 perfect innings with three strikeouts in back-to-back games against Kennesaw State (April 1&2)
Struck out four at #8 Miami (April 5) in 2.0 innings
Struck out a batter in 1.2 innings in win over North Florida (April 14)
Struck out a pair in a hitless inning against FAU (May 10)
Earned the win on the road at UNF (May 20) by allowing just one earned run in 6.0 innings while striking out two in his lone start of the season
Allowed just one run and struck out two in 3.0 innings against Lipscomb in the ASUN Tournament

SPRING 2021 (EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COL.)

Went 6-5 with a 5.27 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 70.0 innings pitched

SPRING 2020 (EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COL.)

Went 0-2 with a 2.48 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 29.0 innings pitched

SPRING 2019 (JACKSONVILLE)

Appeared on the mound 12 times, all in relief
Struck out 11 batters in 9.1 innings pitched
Collected one save on the season

Season:

2023 Statistics

Pitching Statistics

Date	Opponent	Result	GS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	2B	BF	WP	HBP	NP	W	L	ERA
6/27/2023	New Market	L, 1-3	1	3.0	1	3	1	3	4	0	14	3	0	61	0	1	3.00
7/3/2023	Waynesboro	W, 13-3	1	3.0	1	2	2	3	4	1	14	0	2	48	1	0	4.50
7/9/2023	Winchester	L, 0-5	1	3.2	2	4	1	5	4	1	20	0	1	78	0	1	3.72
Totals			3	9.2	4	9	4	11	12	2	48	3	3	187	1	2	3.72

Fielding Statistics

Date	Opponent	Result	C	A	SBA	FLD%
6/27/2023	New Market	L, 1-3	1	1	3	1.000
7/3/2023	Waynesboro	W, 13-3	0	0	0	1.000
7/9/2023	Winchester	L, 0-5	0	0	1	1.000
Totals			1	1	4	1.000

Career Statistics

Pitching Statistics

Season	ERA	WHIP	W	L	APP	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	2B	3B	HR	BF	B/AVG	WP	HBP	BK	SFA	SHA
2023	3.72	1.55	1	2	3	3	0	0	0	9.2	4	9	4	11	12	2	0	0	48	.121	3	3	0	1	0
Totals	3.72	1.55	1	2	3	3	0	0	0	9.2	4	9	4	11	12	2	0	0	48	.121	3	3	0	1	0

Fielding Statistics

Season	PO	A	E	FLD%
2023	0	1	0	1.000
Totals	0	1	0	1.000

July 10, 2023
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Recap

Tom Sox Split Doubleheader with Royals

The Charlottesville Tom Sox split their doubleheader with the Winchester Royals Sunday. In game one, the Royals were able to capitalize on the ‘Sox pitching woes in a 5-0 victory. Then in the second game, the ‘Sox bounced back with a 4-2 walk-off win.

July 3, 2023
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Recap

Tom Sox Crush Generals in Rain-Shortened Affair

The Charlottesville Tom Sox took down the Waynesboro Generals 13-3 on Monday night, extending their winning streak to five games. The game was called in the middle of the sixth due to inclement weather.

June 28, 2023
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Recap

Tom Sox Offense Falls Flat in Loss to Rebels

The Charlottesville Tom Sox played their first home game in 12 days on Tuesday night, but the result was an offensive struggle that did not end in their favor. The New Market Rebels gave the ‘Sox their fifth home loss in seven tries, winning 3-1 at CHO Airport Field.

June 27, 2023
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Game Notes

Tom Sox Return Home to Face Rebels Tuesday

The Charlottesville Tom Sox (9-6) will face the New Market Rebels (8-9) Tuesday night at CHO Airport Field, their first home game in nearly two weeks. It will be broadcast live on the Tom Sox Facebook page and Tom Sox TV. First pitch is set for 7 P.M.