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Full List of 2022 Player Profiles
Tommy Smith – Clarion-Limestone – Junior
Sports Played: Baseball, Basketball, Football. Lettered in each sport both years, 6 total
Parents Names: Bill and Di Smith
Siblings: Kaylee Smith, 14/Freshman
Social Media Handles: Instagram: _.tommy.smith8
2021-22 Highlights: Baseball: AVG.453| 30 hits| 15 RBIs| 11 SB| 1.91 regular-season ERA| 53 Ks| Second team All-Conference Infielder| Elite 8 in state playoffs| shortstop; Basketball: 173 total points| 21 3pt made; Football: Tight End/ Reciever| 110 receiving yards| 11 receptions
College Athletics plan if applicable: Not committed yet but plan on playing college baseball.
Q&A
Q: What was the first sport you played? Why did you play it? Did you like it?
A: I started playing all sports at a young age for something to do and instantly fell in love with the competitive atmosphere.
Q: What is the most important factor in you being successful in high school athletics?
A: Maintaining good grades so I can guarantee the chance to play( 3.6 GPA). Working hard, keeping a positive attitude, and being a coachable player.
Q: What is your favorite non-sports “go-to” activity?
A: Outside of sports, I enjoy being outdoors (hanging with friends, fishing, hunting, golfing)
Q: You could meet one sports figure, living or dead (1) who would it be and (2) what is the first thing you would ask them?
A: Bo Jackson, I would ask him what motivated him to succeed
Q: What is your favorite sport and if you could change one thing about your favorite sport, what would it be?
A: My favorite sport is baseball and I wouldn’t want to change anything
Q: If you could eat any food in the world right now, what would it be?
A: A huge steak dinner with an oreo milkshake for dessert
Q: What is your ideal vacation spot?
A: My ideal vacation spot would be to stay in a huge lake house with a bunch of friends
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: Nothing
