[1] Smith was a standout catcher at UC Riverside, and was named to the all-conference first team in his senior season of 1975.
[1] Following his playing career, Smith completed a master's degree at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and served as a part-time assistant coach with the Broncos baseball team for four years.
In his time on the staff at UC Riverside, Smith has coached 34 All-Americans and over 150 players that signed professional contracts.
As head coach, the Highlanders won their first Big West Conference title and made their first NCAA tournament appearances at the Division I level.
[1] After struggling through a difficult 2012 season, the Highlanders signed a class of eight players who will begin play in 2014, including six pitchers.