Michael Smith arrived at Mississippi State determined to make an immediate impact.
The transfer from Walters State (Tenn.) Community College battled his way through fall ball and the preseason to earn the starting job in right field for the season opener against Cincinnati.
“It was unbelievable,” Smith said. “It blew my mind. Just being out there and looking around at my surroundings, it was crazy. I was more excited more than nervous.”
Smith wasted little time proving he belonged with an RBI double in his first at bat and later came around to score.