Pavin Smith
28-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.270
HR
9
RBI
36
R
26
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
Rough night in field
Smith started in right field, went 0-for-4 and couldn't track down a couple of flyballs in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo went with Smith's offensive potential -- he had six homers and a .310 batting average in September coming into the game -- over Jake McCarthy, a better defender with more range. The move backfired immediately when Smith couldn't track down leadoff batter Luis Arraez's flyball, opening the door to San Diego's four-run first inning. Smith later couldn't track down another fly from Arraez in the fourth that turned into a triple and the Padres' fifth run. The loss left the Diamondbacks outside the final wild-card spot with two games left and could lead to McCarthy replacing Smith on Saturday.
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo went with Smith's offensive potential -- he had six homers and a .310 batting average in September coming into the game -- over Jake McCarthy, a better defender with more range. The move backfired immediately when Smith couldn't track down leadoff batter Luis Arraez's flyball, opening the door to San Diego's four-run first inning. Smith later couldn't track down another fly from Arraez in the fourth that turned into a triple and the Padres' fifth run. The loss left the Diamondbacks outside the final wild-card spot with two games left and could lead to McCarthy replacing Smith on Saturday.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+30%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+22%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .576 | 131 | 3 | 18 | .200 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .749 | 531 | 22 | 81 | .227 | ||||
2024vs Left | .754 | 23 | 1 | 10 | .200 | ||||
2024vs Right | .920 | 135 | 8 | 26 | .282 | ||||
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
+8%
OPS on Road
2024
+22%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .684 | 327 | 8 | 49 | .232 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .741 | 335 | 17 | 50 | .212 | ||||
2024Home | .802 | 72 | 3 | 15 | .281 | ||||
2024Away | .977 | 86 | 6 | 21 | .260 | ||||
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
0.58BB Rate
11.4%K Rate
19.6%BABIP
.280ISO
.277AVG
.270OBP
.348SLG
.547OPS
.896wOBA
.382Exit Velocity
90.2 mphHard Hit Rate
38.5%Barrels/PA
10.1%Expected BA
.294Expected SLG
.537Sprint Speed
23.7 ft/secGround Ball %
43.1%Line Drive %
19.3%Fly Ball %
37.6%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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Clobbers three-run shot
Smith went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Giants.
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Losing work to Gurriel
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
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Remains in lineup
Smith started in right field and went 1-for-5 in Friday's 7-4 win over the Brewers.
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Goes deep in victory
Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-1 win against the Brewers.
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On base three times
Smith went 1-for-2 with two walks in Monday's 3-2 loss to Colorado.
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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.