Dante Smith is a contact-first spark plug with speed and clutch pop
Dante Smith has emerged as a useful all-around outfielder for North Dakota State, showing a bat that can handle league pitching and a game that plays beyond the box score. In the 2025 season, he hit .303 with 50 hits, 22 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 16 multi-hit games, and he kept producing in Summit League play with a .375 average. He was also recognized as Summit League Newcomer of the Month, a clue that the tools and baseball IQ are translating fast. He looks like a high-energy fit if you want athleticism, pressure on the defense, and steady offensive upside.
