Ryky Smith Class: Freshman Hometown: York, Pa. High School: Eastern York Height / Weight: 5-10 / 185 Position: IF B/T: R/R

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterman led Eastern York High School to the State Semifinals as a Junior... Led team to PIAA State Playoffs as a sophomore, junior, and senior... Helped Eastern York to a District Championship as a junior... Named to YAIAA First Team as a sophomore, junior, and senior... Honored as League MVP as a sophomore... Also lettered three years in basketball... Named to Honor Roll all four years at Eastern York.

PERSONAL: Full name is Ryky Smith... Born on November 25, 1992 in York, Pa... Parents names are Ryk and Patty Smith... Has a brother, Matt (27), and a sister, Carly (22)... Dad played baseball at Frederick CC... Sister attends Penn State... Major is undecided.

WHY PENN STATE: "I chose Penn State because of its great academics and for an opportunity to play baseball at the highest collegiate level."

WHAT THE COACHES ARE SAYING: "Ryky will bring a lot of energy to the field and to our team. He has the ability to play anywhere in the infield and can play the outfield as well. Has a good approach to hitting and will succeed at this level."