Kendall Smith is NCCU’s contact-speed spark in left field
In the 2025 season, Kendall Smith emerged as one of North Carolina Central’s most dangerous bats, hitting .436 with 12 RBIs and 13 runs scored while starting 18 of 23 games. She’s a left-handed outfield threat who brings table-setter energy, gap power, and some clutch pop — including a two-run double in one early-season win and a three-RBI game that showed she can change a game fast. The fit is obvious for a team that values speed, contact, and competitive edge; the only knock is her smaller frame, but she plays bigger than it looks.
