Pavin Smith
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Smith's slide from grace continued for a second straight season in 2023, when he spent nearly as much time at Triple-A Reno (62 games) than in the majors (69). The left-handed hitting outfielder batted .188 (.158 against lefties) in the majors. Being a lefty swinger blocks potential opportunities, as Arizona's starting outfield all bat from that side. The team also re-signed Lourdes Gurriel to be DH and the right-handed alternative in the outfield, further blocking opportunities for Smith. An optimist might see Smith as the strong side of a platoon at designated hitter, which could happen if the Diamondbacks don't add a right-handed DH-type (like J.D. Martinez). He's two years removed from a competent season, but that was a different roster than this World Series crew. Read Past Outlooks
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Recalled from Reno
The Diamondbacks recalled Smith from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Smith has been at Triple-A since the beginning of the season and has slashed .298/.417/.456 with 14 RBI across 72 plate appearances. His hot bat will earn him a spot on the big-league roster, though it's unlikely he sees consistent playing time while in the majors. Jace Peterson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Smith has been at Triple-A since the beginning of the season and has slashed .298/.417/.456 with 14 RBI across 72 plate appearances. His hot bat will earn him a spot on the big-league roster, though it's unlikely he sees consistent playing time while in the majors. Jace Peterson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
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+28%
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .540 | 108 | 2 | 8 | .200 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .689 | 396 | 14 | 55 | .208 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .475 | 42 | 1 | 4 | .158 | ||||
2023vs Right | .682 | 185 | 6 | 26 | .196 | ||||
2022vs Left | .580 | 66 | 1 | 4 | .226 | ||||
2022vs Right | .695 | 211 | 8 | 29 | .219 | ||||
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Since 2022Home | .649 | 255 | 5 | 34 | .218 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .662 | 249 | 11 | 29 | .195 | ||||
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2023Home | .628 | 123 | 1 | 15 | .210 | ||||
2023Away | .654 | 104 | 6 | 15 | .165 | ||||
2022Home | .665 | 132 | 4 | 19 | .224 | ||||
2022Away | .669 | 145 | 5 | 14 | .217 | ||||
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Tough path to roster spot
Smith's may not make the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster, but his clearest path to a spot is likely as a backup first baseman, per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old split most of his playing time in the big leagues last season between right field and designated hitter, but Arizona significantly bolstered its outfield during the offseason. Christian Walker, who is currently managing a minor hand injury, is also locked in at first base, which could allow a standard utility player to fill the backup role there. Smith will have a difficult time cracking the roster, let alone finding worthwhile playing time.
The 28-year-old split most of his playing time in the big leagues last season between right field and designated hitter, but Arizona significantly bolstered its outfield during the offseason. Christian Walker, who is currently managing a minor hand injury, is also locked in at first base, which could allow a standard utility player to fill the backup role there. Smith will have a difficult time cracking the roster, let alone finding worthwhile playing time.
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Smith began the season playing regularly against righthanded pitching but was eventually squeezed out of playing when the Diamondbacks decided to look at their up-and-coming young outfielders. Smith was demoted to Triple-A Reno in early July, but soon fractured his wrist and was placed on the 60-day IL. He returned to Arizona in September and played regularly for the final two weeks of the season. For the season, his numbers were down across the board, most notably fanning at a 24% clip along with a dip in Hard Hit rate. Smith hit more flyballs, but that served to hurt his BABIP more than boost power. With first base and the outfield set, Smith will compete for playing time as the Diamondbacks designated hitter. Even with a thin outfield inventory, Smith has very limited appeal, mostly restricted to NL-only.
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Optioned to minors
The Diamondbacks optioned Smith to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
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Filling in at first base
Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's spring game against the Brewers.
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Included on wild-card roster
Smith is on the roster for the Diamondbacks' NL Wild Card Series matchup against the Brewers.
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Optioned to Triple-A
Smith was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Reno, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
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Makes first start since call-up
Smith started at first base and went 0-for-2 in Sunday's 8-5 loss to Baltimore.
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