Pavin Smith
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.282
HR
7
RBI
31
R
21
SB
1
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
Rattles off three hits
Smith went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 15-8 loss to the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Smith was one of five Diamondbacks to post multiple hits in the blowout loss. He has a pair of three-hit efforts over his last five games, though Smith remains in a strong-side platoon role despite his recent success at the plate. For the year, the 28-year-old has a .280/.348/.550 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 21 runs scored and one stolen base over 115 plate appearances. Smith could see his role reduced once again whenever Lourdes Gurriel (calf) is ready to return.
Smith was one of five Diamondbacks to post multiple hits in the blowout loss. He has a pair of three-hit efforts over his last five games, though Smith remains in a strong-side platoon role despite his recent success at the plate. For the year, the 28-year-old has a .280/.348/.550 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 21 runs scored and one stolen base over 115 plate appearances. Smith could see his role reduced once again whenever Lourdes Gurriel (calf) is ready to return.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+10%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .593 | 123 | 3 | 18 | .211 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .731 | 499 | 20 | 76 | .224 | ||||
2024vs Left | .976 | 15 | 1 | 10 | .286 | ||||
2024vs Right | .889 | 103 | 6 | 21 | .281 | ||||
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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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+5%
OPS on Road
2024
+19%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .685 | 317 | 7 | 46 | .236 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .720 | 305 | 16 | 48 | .205 | ||||
2024Home | .828 | 62 | 2 | 12 | .309 | ||||
2024Away | .985 | 56 | 5 | 19 | .250 | ||||
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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Stat Review
How does Pavin 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
0.67BB Rate
10.2%K Rate
15.3%BABIP
.272ISO
.272AVG
.282OBP
.347SLG
.553OPS
.901wOBA
.383Exit Velocity
90.7 mphHard Hit Rate
38.6%Barrels/PA
10.2%Expected BA
.306Expected SLG
.532Sprint Speed
23.8 ft/secGround Ball %
45.5%Line Drive %
18.2%Fly Ball %
36.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Sitting against southpaw
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
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Doubles, delivers run in win
Smith started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Rangers.
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Historic offensive day
Smith went 3-for-4 with three home runs, a walk and eight RBI in Sunday's win over the Astros.
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Homers, swipes bag in win
Smith started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, a home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Giants.
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Fills in at left field
Smith started in left field and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers.
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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.