Weston Smith won the WV Gatorade Player of the Year.
“Weston Smith is a great student-athlete who has flourished not only on the playing field but also in the classroom. He has improved every year he’s been in high school and has been a dynamic player all season, completely taking over games both on the mound and at the plate. Simply put, he’s been the best player on the field in every game we’ve played.”
Brian Sutphin Head Coach - Hurricane High
Athletic Excellence
At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound senior right-handed pitcher and outfielder had led the Redskins (23-6) to a berth in the Class 4A regional final. Smith compiled a 10-0 record on the mound with a 1.17 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched, holding opposing hitters to a .097 batting average through 29 games. A 2024 First Team All-State selection and the state’s No. 2 ranked prospect in the Class of 2025 by Perfect Game, he also batted .371 with three home runs, 35 RBI and a 1.033 OPS at the plate.
Academic Achievement
Smith has maintained a 4.03 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball at the University of West Virginia this fall.
Exemplary Character
A member of the National Honor Society, Smith has volunteered locally on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the Link Crew and as a youth baseball coach.
“Weston Smith is a great student-athlete who has flourished not only on the playing field but also in the classroom. He has improved every year he’s been in high school and has been a dynamic player all season, completely taking over games both on the mound and at the plate. Simply put, he’s been the best player on the field in every game we’ve played.”
Brian Sutphin Head Coach - Hurricane High
Athletic Excellence
At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound senior right-handed pitcher and outfielder had led the Redskins (23-6) to a berth in the Class 4A regional final. Smith compiled a 10-0 record on the mound with a 1.17 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched, holding opposing hitters to a .097 batting average through 29 games. A 2024 First Team All-State selection and the state’s No. 2 ranked prospect in the Class of 2025 by Perfect Game, he also batted .371 with three home runs, 35 RBI and a 1.033 OPS at the plate.
Academic Achievement
Smith has maintained a 4.03 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play baseball at the University of West Virginia this fall.
Exemplary Character
A member of the National Honor Society, Smith has volunteered locally on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the Link Crew and as a youth baseball coach.
