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Est. Return 10/2/2025
2025 Stats
AVG
.251
HR
10
RBI
35
R
70
SB
12
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Between Josh Jung's wrist problems and Corey Seager getting nicked up, Smith finished third on the Rangers with nearly 600 plate appearances last season. He wound up winning the American League's Silver Slugger award at the utility spot, although the vast majority of Smith's production came in the first half when he collected an .861 OPS while slugging 10 of his 13 home runs. He had just a .565 OPS after the All-Star break, and Smith's .304 xwOBA versus his actual .323 wOBA suggests there was some good fortune involved. Smith should fill a super utility role again in 2025, although it's unlikely he'll play as much as he did in 2024. He'll be eligible at shortstop and third base out of the gate and could pick up additional eligibility, which is useful in deeper formats.ULL Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Rangers in March of 2025.
On paternity list
The Rangers placed Smith on the paternity list Friday.
Analysis
Smith didn't travel with the team for the Rangers' final series of the regular season as he awaits the birth of his child. Friday's move opens up a spot on the active roster for Donovan Solano, who's been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. Smith can remain on the paternity list through Sunday's regular-season finale.
Smith didn't travel with the team for the Rangers' final series of the regular season as he awaits the birth of his child. Friday's move opens up a spot on the active roster for Donovan Solano, who's been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock. Smith can remain on the paternity list through Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+10%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+50%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .653 | 295 | 6 | 29 | .236 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .716 | 1091 | 23 | 83 | .245 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .502 | 121 | 0 | 6 | .206 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .755 | 441 | 10 | 29 | .263 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .774 | 141 | 4 | 19 | .286 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .718 | 451 | 9 | 43 | .249 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .693 | 33 | 2 | 4 | .120 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .623 | 199 | 4 | 11 | .194 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+11%
OPS at Home
2025
+26%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .741 | 634 | 16 | 55 | .256 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .670 | 752 | 13 | 57 | .233 | ||||
| 2025Home | .793 | 244 | 6 | 17 | .282 | ||||
| 2025Away | .629 | 318 | 4 | 18 | .227 | ||||
| 2024Home | .766 | 288 | 8 | 33 | .272 | ||||
| 2024Away | .698 | 304 | 5 | 29 | .244 | ||||
| 2023Home | .536 | 102 | 2 | 5 | .141 | ||||
| 2023Away | .707 | 130 | 4 | 10 | .218 | ||||
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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
0.55BB Rate
9.8%K Rate
17.8%BABIP
.295ISO
.115AVG
.251OBP
.335SLG
.366OPS
.700wOBA
.314Exit Velocity
87.2 mphHard Hit Rate
28.8%Barrels/PA
3.6%Expected BA
.257Expected SLG
.380Sprint Speed
22.7 ft/secGround Ball %
43.9%Line Drive %
20.2%Fly Ball %
36.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
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.
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Didn't travel with team
Smith didn't travel with the Rangers to Cleveland for personal reasons, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
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Out of Friday's lineup
Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Cleveland.
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Back in lineup
Smith (elbow) is starting at shortstop and batting second against the Twins on Wednesday.
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Late scratch from lineup
Smith was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Twins due to an elbow infection, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
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Taking seat against righty
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Strong fit for Brewers?
Smith could be a trade target for the Brewers ahead of the deadline, according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
Analysis
It's uncertain if Milwaukee will be aggressive in the trade market, but the team could certainly use an offensive upgrade on the left side of their infield. Smith is hitting .288 with an .800 OPS across 245 plate appearances this season, so he'd certainly be an upgrade at the hot corner for the Brewers.
It's uncertain if Milwaukee will be aggressive in the trade market, but the team could certainly use an offensive upgrade on the left side of their infield. Smith is hitting .288 with an .800 OPS across 245 plate appearances this season, so he'd certainly be an upgrade at the hot corner for the Brewers.