Nate Smithburg

Position:
Left Handed Pitcher
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Height:
6-2
Weight:
257
Bats/Throws:
L/L
Hometown:
Libertyville, Iowa
Prev School:
Indian Hills CC

2026: Has appeared in 18 games all in relief … holds a 3.08 ERA which is the lowest on the Sooners pitching staff this season … holds a 2-0 record through 17.2 innings pitched … is holding opposing hitters to a .233 batting average with 16 strikeouts and just five walks … has appeared twice in the 2026 postseason for 3.2 total innings and surrendered just one hit and one run for a 2.45 ERA, while striking out two … tossed a pair of scoreless frames at Auburn (4/24), striking out two and walking one.

2025: Did not appear in a game.

Prior to OU: A pitcher from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa ... made 20 appearances in the 2024 season, registering a 4.18 ERA through 28.0 innings with 35 strikeouts ... made 20 appearances in the 2023 season, with a 2.97 ERA through 30.1 innings with 43 strikeouts.

High School: Three-time all-conference selection... three-time all-district selection... named captain of the all-region team as a senior... awarded second-team all-state as a senior after going 6-1 with a 0.45 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 83 strikeouts to only 22 walks in 83.0 innings of work... was a three-year letterman in baseball... also lettered in football and golf

Personal: Born May 16, 2004 ... Son of Megan and Eric Smithburg... brother Brad plays baseball at Southeastern Community College... cousin Michael played football at Kansas University ... intended major is Marketing.