The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2022 Baseball Roster
Smith, Blaine
Jersey Number 12
Blaine Smith
- Prev School:
- Northwest Florida State
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Bessemer, Ala.
Bio
SENIOR SEASON (2022)
- Appeared in 13 games, making one start at third base
- Recorded nine assists and two putouts defensively
JUNIOR SEASON (2021)
- Appeared in 20 games, making 15 starts
- Had a career-high three hits and three runs scored versus Valpo on Feb. 20, also recorded two stolen bases in the contest
- Held a .214 batting average with nine hits, 11 runs, three doubles, one triple and two RBIs
- Posted a .920 fielding percentage with 10 putouts and 13 assists
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE (2018-19)
- Saw action in 47 games with the Raiders
- Finished the year with 25 hits, five doubles, two triples and two home runs
- Also picked up 23 RBI and three stolen bases
SAMFORD (2017-18)
- Saw action in 18 games, earning 14 starts with the Bulldogs
- Totaled 10 hits, eight RBI, three doubles and a homerun at the plate
- Also pitched .1 of an inning
HIGH SCHOOL
- Spent two years at Oak Grove High School before finishing at Bessemer Academy in Bessemer, Ala.
- Split time at shortstop and pitcher for coaches Kyle Hammonds and Jesse Boyd
- Helped the Tigers to the postseason as a freshman and sophomore and did the same for the Rebels as a junior and senior
- Garnered All-State recognition both years at Bessemer Academy
- Also played football and won a pair of state championships with the Rebels
- Recognized as an honors student and honor society member
PERSONAL
- Born Jeffery Blaine Smith on July 22 here in Birmingham, Ala.
- Son of Shannon and Jeff Smith
- Has one younger brother, Tate
- Majoring in business management
- Appeared in 13 games, making one start at third base
- Recorded nine assists and two putouts defensively
JUNIOR SEASON (2021)
- Appeared in 20 games, making 15 starts
- Had a career-high three hits and three runs scored versus Valpo on Feb. 20, also recorded two stolen bases in the contest
- Held a .214 batting average with nine hits, 11 runs, three doubles, one triple and two RBIs
- Posted a .920 fielding percentage with 10 putouts and 13 assists
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE (2018-19)
- Saw action in 47 games with the Raiders
- Finished the year with 25 hits, five doubles, two triples and two home runs
- Also picked up 23 RBI and three stolen bases
SAMFORD (2017-18)
- Saw action in 18 games, earning 14 starts with the Bulldogs
- Totaled 10 hits, eight RBI, three doubles and a homerun at the plate
- Also pitched .1 of an inning
HIGH SCHOOL
- Spent two years at Oak Grove High School before finishing at Bessemer Academy in Bessemer, Ala.
- Split time at shortstop and pitcher for coaches Kyle Hammonds and Jesse Boyd
- Helped the Tigers to the postseason as a freshman and sophomore and did the same for the Rebels as a junior and senior
- Garnered All-State recognition both years at Bessemer Academy
- Also played football and won a pair of state championships with the Rebels
- Recognized as an honors student and honor society member
PERSONAL
- Born Jeffery Blaine Smith on July 22 here in Birmingham, Ala.
- Son of Shannon and Jeff Smith
- Has one younger brother, Tate
- Majoring in business management
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