Columbus State University Athletics

C.J. Smith enters his first year with the CSU Baseballprogram.

2010: Attended Penn State University...Wasred-shirted while recovering from elbow surgery.

JUCO: Attended Young Harris College in YoungHarris, Georgia...played two seasons for the MountainLions under coach Rick Robinson...Team won the GeorgiaJunior College championship in his fresman year...Holds the schoolrecord for saves in a season and career...Was 10-3 with 84strikeouts in 71 innings pitched in his sophomore season...Wasnamed All-Conference both years at YHC.

High School: Graduate of Temple High School inTemple, GA...4 year letterman for the Tigers under coach JeffBryant...Named All-County Pitcher of the Year in his senioryear...Was All-Conference performer in all four years of HS...Setthe school record for strikeouts in a season with 108 Ks in 60innings pitched.

Personal: Son of Sammy and Angela Smith...Likesto play golf and fish in his spare time...Favorite professionalathlete is Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson...His parents have hadthe most influence in his life...Would like to spend a day withNolan Ryan to get some pitching advice...Favorite food is friedchicken.