Konar Smith gets baseball scholarship

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Photo: Konar Smith has been awarded a baseball scholarship at a Pennsylvania university. Smith is flanked by assistant coach Evan Euler (left) and Gannon University baseball head coach Nate Cocolin.

Konar Smith has been given a scholarship to Gannon University in Pennsylvania this fall, an NCAA Division II school, playing baseball for the Gannon Golden Knights.

The Angus resident will be studying athletic training and exercise science. A Grade 12 student at Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School, Konar has played on the varsity baseball team.

He is the son of Kirk Smith and Kelly Barrow-Smith, owners of Smith Brothers Baseball Central in New Lowell.

The Knights finished the 2013 season 24-19 overall, concluding one of the best seasons in their school’s history, which included the programs first ever divisional crown. The program has reached double digits in league victories, the last three seasons qualifying for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Tournament twice in the last three years.

Smith plays for the Ontario Terriers on their 18U team. In 2014, he participated in the Junior Sunbelt Classic in Oklahoma representing Team Canada and in 2012, he was selected to play on the YSBA All-Star team and participated in the Ontario Summer Games. Last year, Smith’s Ontario Terriers 17U team won the Fergie Jenkins League 18U championship. Prior to the Terriers, Smith played for four years with Angus Minor Baseball, six years with the Barrie Red Sox and one year with the Oakville Royals. While playing with the Barrie Red Sox, he won the York Simcoe Championship in 2008 and 2010.

“Konar is a tall, athletic outfielder that can play all three outfield positions. At the plate he possesses deceptive power to all fields as result of his sound hitting approach. His combination of speed and game awareness allows Konar to be a plus base runner. Defensively, Konar’s speed and arm strength allows him to be reliable defender. On and off the field Konar demonstrates tremendous leadership skills. His combination of academic skill and athletic skills will make a successful collegiate player,” said John Milton, 17U coach former scout for The Toronto Blue Jays.

Smith currently instructs baseball clinics, lessons, and camps at Smith Brothers Baseball Central, where he enjoys passing his knowledge onto younger players.

He is also the pitching coach for a 13U Winter Developmental team the Central Ontario Reds. This team went to Michigan to compete in the fall and will be going to Florida for spring training.

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