Eric Smith becomes the first undergraduate assistant coach in Marquess’ 39 years as head coach at Stanford.
Smith returns to The Farm, where he hit .321 as the Cardinal’s starting catcher in 2012, to finish his political science degree. After his breakout season in 2012, Smith was drafted in the 18th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He hit .295 over 109 games during two seasons in the minors and was named the Dodgers’ Organization All-Star at catcher in 2012. Smith was forced to retire due to injuries.
Smith returns to The Farm, where he hit .321 as the Cardinal’s starting catcher in 2012, to finish his political science degree. After his breakout season in 2012, Smith was drafted in the 18th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He hit .295 over 109 games during two seasons in the minors and was named the Dodgers’ Organization All-Star at catcher in 2012. Smith was forced to retire due to injuries.