Dominic Smith
28-Year-Old
Chicago Cubs NRI
2023 Stats
AVG
.254
HR
12
RBI
46
R
57
SB
1
2024 Projections
Less competition for role
Smith seems likely to make the Cubs' Opening Day roster, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, and he now has less competition with Matt Mervis getting optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Smith would give Chicago a left-handed power bat off the bench as well as a veteran option should Michael Busch falter at first base. It may not be a fantasy-friendly role right away, but Smith could have more value down the road if his playing time increases. The 28-year-old hit 12 home runs across 153 games with Washington last season to go along with a .254 batting average.
Smith would give Chicago a left-handed power bat off the bench as well as a veteran option should Michael Busch falter at first base. It may not be a fantasy-friendly role right away, but Smith could have more value down the road if his playing time increases. The 28-year-old hit 12 home runs across 153 games with Washington last season to go along with a .254 batting average.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
Even Split
2023
+25%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .667 | 333 | 4 | 38 | .263 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .666 | 898 | 19 | 83 | .235 | ||||
2023vs Left | .588 | 172 | 2 | 13 | .234 | ||||
2023vs Right | .737 | 414 | 10 | 33 | .263 | ||||
2022vs Left | .553 | 22 | 0 | 5 | .176 | ||||
2022vs Right | .560 | 130 | 0 | 12 | .197 | ||||
2021vs Left | .783 | 139 | 2 | 20 | .312 | ||||
2021vs Right | .622 | 354 | 9 | 38 | .218 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+8%
OPS on Road
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+18%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .640 | 593 | 8 | 62 | .245 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .691 | 638 | 15 | 59 | .241 | ||||
2023Home | .635 | 291 | 5 | 21 | .246 | ||||
2023Away | .749 | 295 | 7 | 25 | .262 | ||||
2022Home | .678 | 65 | 0 | 9 | .250 | ||||
2022Away | .473 | 87 | 0 | 8 | .154 | ||||
2021Home | .635 | 237 | 3 | 32 | .243 | ||||
2021Away | .697 | 256 | 8 | 26 | .246 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Dominic 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
0.52BB Rate
8.0%K Rate
15.5%BABIP
.286ISO
.112AVG
.254OBP
.326SLG
.366OPS
.692wOBA
.310Exit Velocity
86.3 mphHard Hit Rate
26.5%Barrels/PA
4.9%Expected BA
.256Expected SLG
.397Sprint Speed
21.5 ft/secGround Ball %
42.5%Line Drive %
20.1%Fly Ball %
37.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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For the second year in a row, Smith's underlying metrics portended better production. His average exit velocity and Hard Hit rate were both his second highest ever, bettered only by his breakthrough 2020 campaign. His strikeout and walk rates were in line with career marks, but he posted a meek 67 wRC+. The Mets opted to cut bait, non-tendering him so Smith is looking for a new home. Actually, that could be what Smith needs since Citi Field is one of the least favorable hitting venues. Smith was surprisingly able to secure a major-league deal with the Nationals despite the recent struggles, and it appears he'll open 2022 as the club's primary first baseman, which could put him in the middle of an underwhelming lineup.
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Bouncing back from wrist surgery
Smith disclosed this week in an interview with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic that he's dealt with some form of right wrist or hand pain since reaching the majors in 2017.
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Expected to play Monday
Smith (hand) is expected to see his first game action of the spring in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
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Lands MiLB deal with Cubs
Smith (hand) signed a minor-league contract with Chicago on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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Non-tendered by Nats
Smith was non-tendered by the Nationals on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Designated for assignment
The Nationals designated Smith for assignment Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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