Smith named Beth Prince State Farm Athlete of the Week

Shelbyville High School senior Aiden Smith has been named the Beth Prince State Farm Athlete of the Week.

Smith signed his letter of intent Wednesday to continue his academic and baseball career at the University of Kentucky.

As a junior, Smith finished 5-1 with a 2.39 earned run average and 55 strikeouts over 44 innings for a 17-win squad. He also led the Golden Bears with a .413 batting average, seven doubles and seven home runs.

Smith will major in Sports Leadership while at Kentucky, which will provide him with several career options when the time comes to focus on that part of his life. Until then, it's preparing for his final season as a Golden Bear, life in Lexington, and a potential life-changing phone call.

Smith will be eligible for the Major League Baseball Draft in 2026.

“That’s the dream. It’s still an option,” said Smith. “I am pretty determined to get there. I want to be a day one pick … first three rounds. Obviously, I want to play at Kentucky and win a national championship, but every day when I’m lifting or throwing, I am thinking about being drafted out of high school.

“I am really excited to see what the future holds.”

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