Saint Leo University Athletics

AS A JUNIOR (2019)
Made seven appearances on the mound … finished with a 1-0 record and a 7.56 ERA over 8.1 innings pitched … struck out seven while walking 10 … was part of a combined shutout against Alabama Huntsville (2/3) … pitched in three of Saint Leo’s first four games of the season … made his Saint Leo debut in the season opener versus nationally-ranked North Greenville … pitched 3.0 innings while striking out one and allowing two hits … took home the opening victory over the Crusaders … pitched in both games of the doubleheader against Alabama Huntsville on February 3 … pitched 1.0 inning in the opening game with a strikeout and a walk while keeping intact the shutout … pitched 1.1 innings in game two with a strikeout and one hit allowed … never allowed more than two hits in any of his seven appearances … struck out a season-high two batters against both Lee (2/9) and Columbus State (2/17)...D2ADA Academic Achievement Award winner. 

CAREER
Transferred to Saint Leo after spending two seasons at Ellsworth Community College… made 14 appearances on the mound as a sophomore with nine starts… compiled a 6.34 ERA with 50 strikeouts over 49.2 innings pitched… pitched a pair of complete games while earning a 3-6 record… as a freshman appeared in 14 contests with 11 starts… finished with a 9.18 ERA over 49.0 innings pitched… had 31 strikeouts while allowing 75 hits… finished with an 0-6 record… prepped at Tri-City United High School for head coach Bruce Davis.

PERSONAL
Born December 1… son of Scott and Jenniffer Smisek… has a brother, Brandon, and a sister, Emily… lists his leadership and work ethic as his best assets to the team… favorite athletes include Jon Lester, Chris Sale and Justin Verlander… favorite team is the Minnesota Twins.