Harrisonburg Turks

Member of the Valley Baseball League and NACSB.

  • 1955 VBL Champions
  • 1958 VBL Champions
  • 1959 VBL Champions
  • 1962 VBL Champions
  • 1964 VBL Champions
  • 1969 VBL Champions
  • 1970 VBL Champions
  • 1971 VBL Champions
  • 1977 VBL Champions
  • 1991 VBL Champions
  • 2000 VBL Champions
  • 2012 VBL Champions
  • 2023 VBL Champions

Smith Wastes No Time in Earning POW Honors

Thomas Smith has been with the Turks for less than a week, but wasted no time in contributing to the team and has earned Turks Player of the Week honors.  Smith joined the team after helping his Georgia Tech team make it to the Super Regionals of the NCAA Tournament.  In his first game with the Turks last Tuesday at Staunton, he broke out for 4-5 with a run in a close 7-6 victory.  Since then he has started all five games, alternating between second and shortstop.  With 22 at-bats, Smith is hitting .545 with a slugging percentage of .727.  The upcoming sophomore from Georgia Tech hit his first homerun at Woodstock Saturday night, helping the team to a 7-2 win.

In addition to his offensive prowess, Smith has contributed solid infield defense, flashing a speedy intelligence, when faced with tough plays.  Smith recorded 7 putouts, 21 assists, and 4 double plays turned in the six games that he has started for the Turks.  Thomas Smith’s hot start has helped the Turks to close victories in the past week and will continue to be productive on both sides of the ball.