First player re-signed

The Wild Things have re-signed right-handed pitcher Chris Smith for the 2012 season.

Smith is the first player from last year's team to be re-signed by new manager Chris Bando. Smith pitched in six games for Washington after being acquired in August from the White Sands Pupfish of the independent Pecos League. Smith had a 1-2 record and 4.50 ERA for Washington but his final outing of the year was his best. Smith pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only one hit and earning a win in a game Sept. 1 against Lake Erie.