UPUA met on Wednesday to confirm its Executive Director of Resources and pass three pieces of legislation.
"I look at the important qualities that a team needs this time of year to make a run, and we've got all those qualities."
The Nittany Lions have a history of close losses throughout the years.
Smith used a pencil sharpener analogy to deliver a message of progress to his team.
Desdunes is the No. 51 player in the class of 2026.
The team added two outfielders, an infielder, and a catcher.