Jacksonville State University Athletics

A native of Helena, Ala., Bert Smith was a four-time All-Ohio Valley Conference selection at second base during his tenure from 2006-10. A second-team honoree as a freshman, Smith was then named first-team in 2007, 2008 and as a senior in 2010 after missing most of 2009 with injury. Once back, he led the 2010 team back to the NCAA Tournament with a .362 average, 52 runs scored and breaking his own stolen bases record with 32 in 36 attempts. Smith was the first Jax State and OVC player to reach 300 career hits. He currently ranks second in school history and fourth in OVC history with 323 hits. His 241 runs scored remain atop both the Jax State and OVC record books, while he also remains the school's career leader in stolen bases with 107. Smith finished with 111 RBI and 48 doubles, the ninth-most by a Gamecock. With Smith in the lineup, Jax State enjoyed frequent success on the diamond as his teams won three OVC titles and advanced to two NCAA regional appearances.