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77+13 innings. [6] As a sophomore in 2023, he pitched in 18 games (11 starts) and posted an 8-2 record with a 3.64 ERA and 109 strikeouts over 71+23 innings and was named a first-team All-American. [7] [8] After the season, he was named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. [9]

On February 23, 2024, Smith struck out 17 batters in a start against Oregon State, matching the Arkansas program record for strikeouts in a game. [10] Smith holds the career strikeouts record at Arkansas (360). [4] He finished 2024 year with a 9-2 record, 2.04 ERA and 161 strikeouts, including 7-0 with a 1.35 ERA and 110 strikeouts in conference play. Smith was named the SEC Pitcher of the Year [11] and won the National Pitcher of the Year Award. [12]

Professional career

Smith was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round with the fifth overall pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. [13] On July 22, 2024, Smith signed with the White Sox on an $8 million contract.<ref> "White Sox Agree To Terms With No. 5 Pick Hagen Smith". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.</ref

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References

  1. Long, Christina. "Why those who know Hagen Smith say Arkansas baseball Freshman All-American was made for big moments". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  2. Clark, Douglas. "High School Sports Awards: Texas' Hagen Smith demonstrates post-surgery dominance on the mound during his senior year". USA TODAY. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
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Hagen Smith
Hagen Smith smiles during warmups with Arkansas Razorbacks (cropped).jpg
Smith with Arkansas in 2024
Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: (2003-08-19) August 19, 2003 (age 21)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left