husband to a wonderful wife, father to three little rugrats! Tarleton State Head Baseball Coach ! Life is good!
- Tweets 1,832
- Following 4,628
- Followers 16,398
- Likes 4,142
Thankful for where we have been but excited for where we are headed! Ready to hit the ground running! #texans
A new era of Texan Baseball is here.
We are pleased to announce that Fuller Smith (@fsmith27) has been named the ninth head coach in Tarleton baseball history!
🔗 bit.ly/3OYOrZZ
#TexanNation | #BleedPurple
26
15
416
95,351
Tough,competitive gritty group of young men! They love a good scrum! Proud of these men and the best assistant coaches staff in the country! #thestandard
CHAMPIONS 🏆
The Texans have won the WAC Tournament in their inaugural appearance!
Tarleton State becomes the first baseball program to win a conference tournament during NCAA Division I reclassification!
10
18
252
23,320
Happy anniversary to my wife @WhitLSmith28!! 16 years of putting up with me deserves more than a tweet! You are a rockstar and the best mother and wife I could have ever asked for! Love you and thankful for everything you do for us!
12
224
7,588
So excited to welcome this sweet baby Haven to the family! Mama and baby are doing great!
20
2
214
Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife @WhitLSmith28! 15 years have flown by! Here’s to 15 more! Love you!
12
208
23,938
Proud dad moment! Our oldest Harper competed in her first gymnastics meet! Thank goodness she got her athleticism from her momma! #girldad
2
1
173
So thankful for @RD_Spiehs and his continued commitment to the Tarleton State baseball program! Great coach but even better human being!
Tarleton State Baseball elevates R.D. Spiehs to Associate Head Coach⭐️
Link to Story 📝🔗:
tinyurl.com/32mfbtmy
#TEXANNATION
3
12
170
17,039
Thank you to all of our seniors who stayed and left this place better than they found it!! Special group of young men!! #thestandard
10
149
17,485
Everyone asks our family what it’s like living in stephenville….
Trampoline does a triple Lindy over the house…clean up after our games today…No worries, our friends we have known for a year clean it up in one hour this morning while I’m at the baseball field!
#FAMILY
1
3
135
8,407
Excited to bring @NickZaleski29 and his family back to Texas! He is one of the best baseball minds around! Proven winner and relentless worker! Welcome to Stephenville! #letsgo
Welcome back to the Lone Star State, coach! 🤠⚾
The newest addition to Tarleton State Baseball is Nick Zaleski, who will serve as the Recruiting Coordinator for the Texans.
bit.ly/3NZRbnZ
#TexanNation
3
8
134
24,027
Special group of young men and families! Unafraid to crash and burn! Team 36 set #thestandard
2
5
128
7,503
First class product from first class people!! Excited for our new partnership with @MarucciSports!!! Best in the business! #maruccifam
1
8
123
14,574
Fired up to have Dwill in the Ville!!
Added a Weatherford native to our staff! 👊
𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, Coach Williams!
📰| tinyurl.com/bdctfb9f
3
121
20,204
RD and the boys!!! Great group with one of the best at developing pitchers and men!
2023 ➡️ 2024 pitching staff improvements
.570 walks per inning ➡️ .429 walks per inning✅
5.13 walks per 9 innings (ranked 201st in the nation) ➡️ 3.87 walks per 9 innings (ranked 40th in the nation)✅
Impressive.
#thestandard
1
5
113
14,073
Fired up for the season to get going! Former Baseball alums…If you haven’t responded please do so today! #bleedpurple
🚨ATTENTION TARLETON BASEBALL ALUMNI🚨
We want to get in touch with you before the upcoming season starts. Click the link in our bio so we can send you a FREE gift 👀
4
109
17,423
Fired up to have @RD_Spiehs and his family join our Texan family! High energy and relentless worker! #letsgo
Welcome to Stephenville, coach!
@RD_Spiehs has been named the Texans pitching coach and is @fsmith27's first addition to the staff!
📝bit.ly/3JSpsEu
8
8
103
21,949
🚨Future Texans Wanted!🚨
Any prospects interested in showcasing their skills and getting to know our staff here is your chance!
Come show up and show out!!
Link is below! #letsgo
Registration for the 2023 Texan Prospect Camp is now open!
Click the link to register now ⬇️
tinyurl.com/3jrn58uc
1
21
102
39,350
Excited to add @CSemler2 to a solid staff! Up and coming assistant whose relentless work ethic is unmatched! #letsgo
2
8
95
24,516
Words won’t describe how proud and grateful I am for this group of young men! They fought til the bitter end representing themselves, this program and their families in a first class manner all year! They emptied the tank for their brothers! #AAIT til the end!
4
89
Proud of the hard work and dedication of these young men in the classroom! Special thanks to Chelsea Stone our academic coordinator for her steadfast commitment to our team everyday! #winnerswin
Heyyyy oh, that’s a 3.60! 🗣️ great job by the fellas for getting it done in the classroom this semester, with 12 of our guys posting a 4.0 ⭐️
Story: tinyurl.com/2p83wv8v
1
5
90
7,899
Great job on and off the field this fall!
#thestandard
2
82
8,258
🚨First power 4 opponent for a weekend series here in the VILLE!!🚨
✅Saturday noon (Doubleheader)
✅Sunday 11am
💥Bring a friend and watch some ball💥
#thestandard
Tarleton State Baseball takes on Big 12 opponent Kansas with a three-game series in Stephenville starting Saturday
tarletonsports.com/news/2025…
1
12
82
7,248
Beyond proud of this group of young men! #Brotherhood
⚾️SOUTHWEST DIVISION CHAMPS⚾️
With a base hit from Lane Brewster the Bearkats win
5-4 in the 9th and become CHAMPIONS!!!
#EATEMUPKATS
1
5
75
Happy birthday to @WhitLSmith28! She is the glue that holds it together! Words can’t describe how thankful we are for you!
77
💥Great opportunity to be seen by our staff before the season kicks off!! 💥
7
77
8,367
If you want a full day of baseball come out to Tarleton Baseball complex! this Saturday!! Game 1 at noon with Game 2 following shortly after! Bring a friend and be loud! #letsgo
Tarleton State vs Kansas baseball opener on Friday postponed to Saturday at noon
tarletonsports.com/news/2025…
1
6
77
7,566
This is your chance to get your first look at the 2024-25 Texan Baseball team! See ya there!!!
We’ve got 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 🏡 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 starting at 2 p.m. Friday! 👊
Admission to both games at the Tarleton Baseball Complex are FREE!
📰| shorturl.at/Vti1s
1
8
73
7,552
Proud of this group! Excellence on and off the field! Success will leave clues #thestandard
What an outstanding semester in the classroom!📚
We had eight of our guys post a 4.0 GPA and 20 with a 3.5 or better!👊🏻
3
73
4,125
Proud of this group!! Exellence on and off the field! #thestandard
Can’t believe our guys walk the stage today🥲
So proud of this group for everything they’ve accomplished on and off the field!
1
72
3,927
I am truly the luckiest man on the planet!! @WhitLSmith28 you are the greatest wife and mother we could ask for! I am so thankful for these last 14 years with you! Love you! Here’s to 14 more crazy/fun years together! #forever
Happy anniversary @fsmith27!! A lot has happened in FOURTEEN years…3 babies, 6 moves, and the same 1 puppy from year 1!! 🥰🥰 I love you!
4
2
61
The brotherhood lasts forever! #TheVille
Excited to get my @TarletonBase jersey! Coach @fsmith27 is doing big things in Stephenville and reconnecting with the alumni. #Texans
3
61
5,980
Special group of young men! #GRIT
2
62
3,894
@AnthonyDomingu7 throwing up big boy weight this morning!! #aintnuthingbutapeanut #lightweight #beast
4
10
60
Cal turned one today! Forget the toy we should have given him the cardboard box! #mylittledude
2
1
57
Challenge accepted. Once you are nominated you have 24 hrs to post a coaching photo, or you donate $20 to a local charity. You then nominate 4 coaches. I nominate @drt1434 @JasonWashburn @ShaneWedd @coachbick42
1
53
Recruiting period opens March 1! Last chance to be seen by our staff before your season starts! Come show up and show out! #letsgo
1
4
57
11,573
Special group of young men!! #foundation
1
56
6,727
Get your season tickets and come watch the boys play! #bleedpurple
1
3
55
11,006
Season tickets on sale now!! This is going to be a fun group to watch with 5 of our first 6 weekends in the VILLE!! Click on the tweet below and get your tickets today!!
Season tickets are now on sale, starting as low as $120! We’ll have 33 home games which begin Feb. 14…don’t miss out on the fun! 😏
🎟️ tinyurl.com/mtnxeems
2
56
4,222
Proud of the fight, grit and toughness of this group! Competed till the bitter end and never gave in! Special group of young men. Thank you seniors! #RideOrDie
2
50
💥First prospect camp sold out💥
Future Texans…continue to monitor our website as we will be posting a second prospect camp later this fall!!
🚨2023 TEXAN PROSPECT CAMP IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT🚨
If you didn’t claim your spot for this camp, be sure to keep an eye out for some opportunities to showcase your talent this fall! 👀
2
2
49
15,952
Greatest 11 years of my life! What a blessing to be married to @WhitLSmith28 and have two wonderful kids together! #luckyman
We are celebrating E•L•E•V•E•N years of marriage... ELEVEN!!! Wow! We were just babies at our wedding and now we have 2 babies of our own!! @fsmith27
2
1
46
Sweet Harper turned four today! Seems like yesterday we were bringing her home for the first time. #TimeFlies
1
2
47
Happy anniversary to my wife of ten years @WhitLSmith28!! The best mother,wife and friend in the world! #outkickedmycoverage
2
47
🚨🚨Tarleton nation!! First chance to meet your baseball/softball teams in person and receive signed posters🚨🚨
✅Date: Saturday, January 27
✅Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
✅Where: Wisdom gym lobby
💥Men’s Basketball game time 4:00pm
Come out and meet your 2024 Texan Baseball and Softball teams this Saturday at WOW night.
Pre game poster signing and free tees makes Wisdom the place to be this Saturday, see y’all soon 😏✍🏼
2
11
50
9,241
Come out and meet your 2025 Texans! See ya there!!
The first Texan Club Luncheon of 2025 is set for Feb. 11, featuring @TarletonBase HC Fuller Smith and @TarletonSB HC Mark Cumpian!
RSVP by Feb. 6 and join us for a great lunch with insight into the baseball and softball programs 🙌
Story: tinyurl.com/mrxz6yyz
1
1
48
5,225
So happy for @CoachMikeBianco and staff!! No one is more deserving than Coach Bianco and his family! So fired up for the Ole Miss! #champs
1
45
Last prospect camp of the year! See ya there!!
Spots still available for our FINAL prospect camp on Sunday, Nov. 3 ⚾️
Reserve your spot today!
🔗| shorturl.at/5wjp7
10
48
7,377
Best in the biz!!!!!
Staff Spotlight-Whitney Smith
She has been with us for 6 years and works with our baseball team.
She shows the importance of building relationships with our athletes and an advocate for them.
She is passionATe and an asset to our team.
#NATM2024
4
44
8,436
Saturday 3pm game time vs Seattle! Merchandise goes on sale at 2pm!
Come get your piece of Tarleton baseball history! All proceeds go back to the baseball PROGRAM! See ya at the yard!!
🚨OLD SCHOOL THREADS AVAILABLE TOMORROW ONLY🚨
We will have old school Tarleton State jerseys and hats for sale tomorrow only! Don’t miss the chance to secure some vintage gear 😍
2
8
44
7,129
Summer camps!! Kids camp is just around the corner! Sign up today!!!!
Future Texans, it’s your time to shine ⭐️😎
Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your talents and learn from a CHAMPIONSHIP staff 🏆😏
Click the link to register 🔗
texanbaseballcamps.com/
12
42
12,849
🚨🚨Spots filling up quick!!🚨🚨
💥Sign up on registration link below💥
5
43
6,440
Gotta score to win! @zanehensley32. Give her a bat!
You wouldn’t believe me if I told you both of their dad’s played college ball! 🤣 @fsmith27
1
3
39
8,042
Fired up about this group of young men! Let’s go! #AAIT
3
36
Come on!!!! Congrats!
Jonathan Monk named to lead Mavs Baseball program nocmavs.com/sports/bsb/2024-…
38
10,814
Whit and I are so happy to add Harper Ryon Smith to our family today! Thanks for all the prayers! Both Harper and Whit are doing great!
24
16
35
Little one is growing up fast! First soccer game today! She got her moms wheels and athleticism! #shegone
2
1
36
Yes sir!!!!
1
35
🚨🚨Don’t miss your opportunity to meet and get a signed poster from your 2025 Texan Baseball Team🚨🚨
✅When: Saturday, February 1st
✅Where: Wisdom Gym
✅Time: 6pm-7pm
💥Men’s Basketball vs Southern Utah 7pm tipoff💥
🔥🔥1st Look in the New Uniforms🔥🔥
Jersey Giveaway…
Catch us at Wisdom Gym on Saturday evening for a sneak peek of our new look👀
We will also be signing posters pregame and participating in jersey giveaways!
5
34
4,029
First class! #maruccifam
1
33
Only thing better than one week of youth camp…TWO WEEKS!!! Sign up today and get coached by your favorite Texan players and coaches!!! Spots will fill up fast!!!
4
32
5,139
We see you @CowserColton!!! #mlbkats
It’s time again for Players on the Move presented by Executive Coach!
Congratulations to @norby_connor, @cobymayox and @CowserColton on your promotion to the @BowieBaysox! Way to go, guys!
We also want to congratulate and welcome Ryan Higgins, coming to us from the @shorebirds!
2
2
30
Wear it! Wear it!!!
3
32
6,428
True testament of perseverance and belief! Proud of ya TD!
Congrats to Tyler Davis! His contract has been purchased by the Chicago White Sox, excited to see you grow! #BuiltByOakland
1
30
6,448
Our kind of weather!! #AAIT
We couldn’t think of a great caption, so here’s some more pictures of #TheDon covered in some snow.
#EatEmUpKats
30
Happy Valentine’s Day to the best wife and mom ever @WhitLSmith28! We are so lucky to have you! We are truly blessed!
1
29
Congrats @josepheredfield!! Chase your dream! Proud of you!
With the 111th pick, the @Angels select Sam Houston (TX) outfielder Joe Redfield
Watch live: atmlb.com/3NMtu27
29
5,855
Great team win tonight! Big days from @cookie4822 @Omar_Salinas7 @WillSOlson! @DanielJJames34 shut the door! #letsgo
6
26
🚨🚨Spots filling up fast!! Come learn from our staff and our players!!!🚨🚨
Our summer camps are right around the corner! Come hang out with our squad!⚾️
Register now👉🏼 tinyurl.com/5n8pr8v2
1
28
3,415
Happy anniversary to my sweet bride.@WhitLSmith28 nine years of putting up with me. #saint
23
So proud of you @BackhusKyle!! Epitome of persistence and toughness!! Unbelievable!
It's time for Backy 🤩
The @Dbacks have selected the contract of LHP Kyle Backhus in anticipation of his Major League Debut!
Backhus has posted a 2.22 ERA this season with 36 K's over 24.1 IP 🤌
2
26
3,692
Great job by the boys getting a sweep on the road! Competed all weekend! #letsgo
3
25