3x All-SEC Outfielder w/5 Years of NCAA Division 1 Experience/ Germany/ Mexico
Name: Rylea Smith
Height: 5'2"/157.5cm
Weight: 177lbs/80kgkg
DOB: December 19, 2000
Date Available: March 28, 2026
Will Pay FlightBats: L
Throws: R
Positions: RF, CF, LF
Positions (alt): Utl
College: University of Kentucky
Personal
Triple threat lefty with speed. A 3x All-SEC player
I played center field in college my freshman fall. I practiced at 2nd base and shortstop for my college team.
I bring a lot of energy and good vibes. I also love supporting my teammates.
Coaching
I am able to use my personal experience as an athlete to find the best way to solve problems. I like to ask questions to see what players are thinking. I also encourage aggressive plays, especially in practice, in order to truly see the level the players are at and can get to. I volunteer coach at the local high school and I help out with local travel teams while also practicing and working out regularly.
Overseas Goals
I want to be able to see new places while also playing the sport that I love.
Articles/Recognitions
Kentucky Softball’s Rylea Smith Wins SEC Player of the Week
Smith describes how UK’s persistence claimed win vs. Gamecocks
No, Rylea!! Smith ties it and walks it off; Softball takes Alabama series
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
| YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Volunteer Coach | Lutheran St. Charles | High School | Assisting with practices and games |
| 2025 | Assistant Coach | T-Ball | Youth | Assisting with my nephew's t-ball team |
Stats
Pro/Overseas Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 15 | 1 | .484 | ||||||||||||
| 2026 | 710 | 24 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 417 | 417 | 458 |
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Kentucky | 24 | 88 | 29 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | .420 | .424 | .511 |
| 2020-21 | Kentucky | 52 | 133 | 35 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 1 | .308 | .366 | .414 |
| 2021-22 | Kentucky | 52 | 129 | 26 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 3 | .310 | .348 | .341 |
| 2022-23 | Kentucky | 49 | 129 | 19 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 0 | .279 | .299 | .349 |
| 2023-24 | Kentucky | 53 | 178 | 29 | 65 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 10 | 22 | 11 | 0 | .365 | .397 | .545 |
| Career | Kentucky | 230 | 657 | 138 | 219 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 105 | 35 | 93 | 25 | 5 | .333 | .365 | .435 |
Testimonials
Additional Info
Playing preferences: Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand Semi-pro, Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Canada semi-pro (Intercounty Baseball League, NBSBL, QSBL, etc.), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc)
Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom, Shared living arrangement, shared bedroom, Give me a floor, pillow and a mat to sleep on, Host Family
Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season
Recent injuries/illnesses: None
Traveling with a companion: No
Educational background: Bachelors in Social Science. Masters in Human Resources will be completed in August