
Steven Smith’s Unlikely Path to the 2026 MLB Draft
At 24, Steven Smith brings a rare mix of offensive production and defensive flexibility to the draft, but teams will weigh his size, injury history and seniority against his impressive 2026 stats.
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At 24, Steven Smith brings a rare mix of offensive production and defensive flexibility to the draft, but teams will weigh his size, injury history and seniority against his impressive 2026 stats.

The Mountaineers set a program record with 17 Sun Belt victories, earned All‑Sun Belt honors, and battled Coastal Carolina in a dramatic final game that highlighted standout performances from Jordan Fisher, Darin Horn and others.

App State enters the Sun Belt tournament as the third seed, boasting a league‑leading offense and standout talents like Steven Smith and Gage Peterson, while Texas State arrives after a dominant sweep of Marshall and a league‑top home run total. The opening matchup promises a clash of power and strategy, with the winner advancing to a Thursday showdown.

App State enters the Sun Belt tournament with a 30‑win season, leading in multiple offensive categories, while Texas State boasts the league’s most powerful lineup. Key players and historic matchups add intrigue to Wednesday’s showdown.

A 12-2 victory over Georgia State secured a top-six seed, set a program win record, and highlighted a cascade of standout performances.

With a strong lineup led by Steven Smith and Gage Peterson, App State looks to lock in a top six seed in the Sun Belt tournament as they face Georgia State in Atlanta. The series carries major implications for both teams' postseason hopes.