Meet the Future of Bronco Baseball – Sam Smith

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara baseball announced the fifth member of the 2021 recruiting class, Sam Smith, a 6-foot-6 two-way player from Reno High School in Reno, Nevada.

"I chose Santa Clara because of how well I felt Coach Filter and the rest of the coaching staff connected with me," said Smith. "They really made me feel welcomed and that they would do their best to help me succeed athletically and academically."

The right-handed throwing and hitting Smith appeared in 17 games for the Huskies, holding opponents to a .181 batting average including .138 to right-handed hitters. Smith used his frame to provide a big target at first base and also starred on the hardwood where he averaged…