Wausau Pilot & Review
WAUSAU – The Wausau Woodchucks baseball team announced the signing of outfielder Brayden Smith, who is currently playing in his sophomore season at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Originally from Omaha, Neb., Smith has shown his power at the plate early in his college career, posting a .420 batting average his freshman season. He boasted 73 hits, including 16 doubles, four triples, and 11 home runs in his first year at Iowa Western. Following the 2023 season, Smith was named ICACC Player of the Year and an NJCAA All-American.
Smith is off to another strong start this season, currently holding a .405 batting average with 31 RBI and six homers. He has 15 extra base hits, including two triples, which came in his standout game on March 10 vs. Ottawa University, where Smith went 5-for-5 and scored seven times.
Opening Day for the Wausau Woodchucks 2024 Northwoods League season is Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, at Athletic Park in Wausau. The first 500 fans 18-and-older will receive a hat, sponsored by the Wisconsin Lottery. Half- and full-season tickets, along with ticket packages, group tickets and hospitality areas are on sale now. Single-game tickets will go on sale later this spring.
