2010 MEAC Hall of Fame Induction Photo Gallery for Ira "Dude" Smith
LUBBOCK, Texas --The College Baseball Foundation has announced that Ira "Dude" Smith, former Hawk and two-time Division I batting champion, has been placed on the ballot for the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.
While attending the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Smith became the first player in NCAA history to get back-to-back batting titles, hitting .488 in 1989 and .519 in 1990. Both years he was selected to the All-MEAC team. His 1990 season ranks sixth all-time in single-season play in NCAA history while his .431 career average ranks 14th all-time.
Smith also played a few seasons with the Virginia Shores, under the direction of veteran coach Dave Tyler.
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