Josh Smith
26-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
In 2023, Smith reprised the utility role he held the previous season, settling in at third base, shortstop and the never-quite-settled left field spot at various times. The infield positions are locked in by Corey Seager and Josh Jung, while left field now belongs to Evan Carter. Designated hitter is open, but Smith's competent minor-league bat has yet to translate over 485 plate appearances in the show (.191 average, .592 OPS). The lefty batter didn't indicate much against any pitch type (.191 against fastballs, .176 against curve/breaking balls) or as a potential platoon mate (.623 OPS against right-handers). There isn't a path to regular at-bats for Smith, whose value lies in position versatility. Read Past Outlooks
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Rejoins lineup
Smith (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting second in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old exited Tuesday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the hand, but his return to the lineup a day later indicates it isn't a significant issue. Smith is expected to serve as a utility infielder in 2024, but he could see more action early on since Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) is likely to open on the injured list and Corey Seager's (groin) status is also up in the air.
The 26-year-old exited Tuesday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the hand, but his return to the lineup a day later indicates it isn't a significant issue. Smith is expected to serve as a utility infielder in 2024, but he could see more action early on since Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) is likely to open on the injured list and Corey Seager's (groin) status is also up in the air.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+6%
OPS vs RHP
2024
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .565 | 75 | 3 | 8 | .119 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .597 | 410 | 5 | 23 | .203 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023vs Left | .693 | 33 | 2 | 4 | .120 | ||||
2023vs Right | .623 | 199 | 4 | 11 | .194 | ||||
2022vs Left | .468 | 42 | 1 | 4 | .118 | ||||
2022vs Right | .573 | 211 | 1 | 12 | .212 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+1%
OPS on Road
2024
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .589 | 254 | 4 | 18 | .185 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .596 | 231 | 4 | 13 | .198 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | .536 | 102 | 2 | 5 | .141 | ||||
2023Away | .707 | 130 | 4 | 10 | .218 | ||||
2022Home | .625 | 152 | 2 | 13 | .214 | ||||
2022Away | .454 | 101 | 0 | 3 | .172 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh Smith compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.45BB Rate
10.8%K Rate
23.7%BABIP
.222ISO
.144AVG
.185OBP
.304SLG
.328OPS
.633wOBA
.290Exit Velocity
88.5 mphHard Hit Rate
39.2%Barrels/PA
6.5%Expected BA
.211Expected SLG
.390Sprint Speed
24.2 ft/secGround Ball %
44.7%Line Drive %
14.9%Fly Ball %
40.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Opening for more playing time
Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports Josh Jung suffered a fractured thumb Sunday, which could create some extra playing time for Smith.
ANALYSIS
Ezequiel Duran is likely to be the first man up at the hot corner with Jung out, but Smith should also benefit from the absence. The 25-year-old Smith has a .221/.354/.361 slash line in 149 plate appearances this year and has seen action at second base, third base, shortstop and left field.
Ezequiel Duran is likely to be the first man up at the hot corner with Jung out, but Smith should also benefit from the absence. The 25-year-old Smith has a .221/.354/.361 slash line in 149 plate appearances this year and has seen action at second base, third base, shortstop and left field.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The H in Josh H. Smith stands for hitter as this young man can hit. He owns a .305/.421/.500 triple-slash line in a minor league career with a slugging percentage built more on gap extra base hits than homers along with a 41 of 53 track record on the basepaths. He struggled in his rookie season when Texas called him up with non-fastballs as he hit a collective .096 against breaking balls and offspeed pitches with a healthy dose of swing and miss. The baptism by fire last season did allow him to gain third base and outfield eligibility on draft day, but he does not have enough bat to be a fantasy regular at either position much less for the improving Rangers offense. Smith can be targeted in later rounds of deep AL-Only leagues as well as draft and hold formats in case something does open up for him as he still has good overall tools.
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Leaves game early
Smith got hit by a pitch on his hand and left Tuesday's Cactus League game against the A's, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
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Will fill in at shortstop
Smith is expected to be the primary fill-in at shortstop this spring while Corey Seager (groin) is sidelined, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
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Homers off bench Tuesday
Smith went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Angels.
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Heads to bench in Jung's return
Smith is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
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Playing time ticks up
Smith started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.
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