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Splitting time between shortstop and first base, Jordan Smith has appeared in 20 games as a true freshman for Eastern Kentucky, starting 17 games.
Smith sports a .928 fielding percentage, having handled 64 out of 69 chances in the field for the 19-6 Colonels.
A member of The Herald’s all-county softball team last year at Alisal, Smith picked up her first two collegiate hits recently, and has driven in two runs in 24 at bats.
A multi-sport athlete, Smith hit .560 over four years at Alisal, leading the program to its first league softball title last spring, and first postseason appearance in three decades.