Sophie Smith is giving Mizzou a steady bat with clutch pop
In the 2026 season, Missouri infielder Sophie Smith appeared in 54 games, started 53 at second base, and posted a .245 average with a .333 on-base percentage, plus 4 homers, 10 doubles, 22 RBIs, and 17 walks. What makes her interesting is the combo of grit and timely offense: she delivered a career-best five-RBI game with a grand slam against No. 21 Ole Miss and drew praise from coach Kelly Kruger for her “bulldog” competitiveness and fight. She looks like a tough, high-energy fit for a team needing an intensity-first middle infielder with sneaky power.
