JONESBORO, Ark. (1/5/18) – The Arkansas State baseball team and supporters will gather to celebrate the upcoming season at the 2018 Grand Slam Banquet Tuesday, Feb. 13 at First National Bank Arena. Doors for the event open at 5 p.m.
Former Major League pitcher Lee Smith, a seven-time All-Star, will be the keynote speaker. A native of Jamestown, La., Smith has the third most career saves in MLB history with 478, a number he accumulated over 18 MLB seasons. His 18-year career included stints with eight different teams, the longest being eight years with the Chicago Cubs. He also spent parts of four seasons with the St.