Big left-hander will be used as starter and long reliever in the bullpen

2007: made eight appearances last year while starting three games...worked 12 innings while striking out five batters...had an 0-2 record on the season

Pre-McNeese: attended DeRidder High School...member of 2003 state champion baseball team...three time all-district selection...all-state selection...member of football and baseball teams...baseball coach was former Cowboy standout Stuart Landreneau...career record of 17-9

Personal: Birthdate: 11/24/1987...Parents are Dennis Smith and Janet Doyle...cousins Jon Doyle(Golf) and Ashlee Magee(Softball) played at McNeese...majoring in Secondary Education