PREVIOUS SCHOOL - South Alabama
JUNIOR (2025)
- Appeared in 49 games, starting in all of them - started 23 games in right field and 26 games as designated hitter
- Led his team in hits with 60 and runs with 42
- Slashed .314/.412/.466
- Led the team with 18 multi hit games and recorded 6 multiple RBI games
- Finished with a .962 fielding percentage on 53 chances, with 50 putouts, and one outfield assist
PREVIOUS SCHOOL - Pensacola State
SOPHOMORE (2024)
- Played in all 48 games
- Led the team in batting average slashing .382/.452/.688
- Led the team with 31 XBH, hitting 12 home runs, 2 triples, and 17 doubles
- Recorded 3 outfield assists and turned 1 double play
FRESHMAN (2023)
- Played in all 48 games
- Slashed .261/.384/.497
- Hit 9 home runs, recorded 40 total hits, and drew 20 walks
- Hit 6 home runs in an 8 game stretch to end the season
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played two seasons at Lennard High School
- Batted .397/.638/.603
- Ranked the #13 outfielder in the state of Florida by Perfect Game
PERSONAL
- Birthday is November 19th
- Favorite MLB player is Andrew McCutchen
- Favorite professional team is the Yankees
- Pre-game ritual is laying in the grass
- Favorite movie is Guardians of the Galaxy
- Nickname is John John
- Enjoys playing video games and bowling
- Eldest child of Catice Smith
- Two siblings, Joshua and Alaina
- Chose UCF because he wanting to come back home to his family and play for a great program in an outstanding conference.