Dennis Smith (1990) - Hall of Fame - Miami University RedHawks

Dennis Smith

Induction:
1990
Class:
1973

Smith is one of only four Miami baseball players to earn All-America honors; in his 1973 All-America season he helped lead Miami to their first MAC title and No. 14 final national ranking as team MVP. A right fielder and first baseman, he earned four letters from 1970-73 and helped the Redskins compile a 111-39 record under coach Bud Middaugh, who was inducted into Miami's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981. This .740 winning percentage over a span of four consecutive years is the highest in Miami baseball history.

At the time of his graduation, Smith ranked as Miami's all-time leader in eight categories: runs batted in (120), home runs (21), total bases (280), batting average (.342), doubles (32), runs (119), total hits (168) and triples (8). He is the only Miami baseball player to be selected All-America, three time first-team All-MAC and two time All-District.

Following graduation in 1973, Smith was drafted into professional baseball by the Texas Rangers. Since he wore uniform #22 for Miami, it seems appropriate that he be inducted into the 22nd class.