2025 Stats
AVG
.265
HR
8
RBI
28
R
31
SB
2
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smith has spent significant portions of the last two seasons in the minors - his 158 MLB plate appearances in 2024 were the fewest since 2020 - but has an opportunity for a larger role in 2025. First baseman Christian Walker, DH Joc Pederson and utility infielder Randal Grichuk all are testing free agency. The lefty-hitting Smith is coming off an encouraging season, posting a career-high in slugging (.547), hard-hit rate (44.0 percent) and barrel rate (14.7), while going deep a combined 22 times between Triple A and the majors. Smith was helpful down the stretch, when he posted a 1.061 OPS with six homers in 62 September at-bats. Smith's bat hasn't profiled at 1B/RF/DH during his career, but the small sample-size numbers in 2024 paint a different picture. Depending on what Arizona does with Walker/Pederson, Smith could play a larger role at first base or as the primary DH against right-handers. Read Past Outlooks

Drives in two in loss
Smith went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Friday's 9-8 loss to Miami.
ANALYSIS
Smith drew the Diamondbacks closer with a two-run single in the ninth inning, but the comeback stalled there. He's lifted his run production of late, knocking in 10 runs over the last eight games. That's a greater number of RBI than he had in the entire months of May/April or May. For the season, Smith has 27 RBI across 73 contests.
Smith drew the Diamondbacks closer with a two-run single in the ninth inning, but the comeback stalled there. He's lifted his run production of late, knocking in 10 runs over the last eight games. That's a greater number of RBI than he had in the entire months of May/April or May. For the season, Smith has 27 RBI across 73 contests.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+41%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+48%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .575 | 88 | 2 | 14 | .173 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .809 | 548 | 22 | 80 | .248 | ||||
2025vs Left | .568 | 23 | 0 | 0 | .176 | ||||
2025vs Right | .843 | 228 | 8 | 28 | .268 | ||||
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 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+12%
OPS on Road
2025
+9%
OPS on Road
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Since 2023Home | .732 | 324 | 7 | 45 | .241 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .822 | 312 | 17 | 49 | .234 | ||||
2025Home | .785 | 129 | 3 | 15 | .245 | ||||
2025Away | .859 | 122 | 5 | 13 | .277 | ||||
2024Home | .802 | 72 | 3 | 15 | .281 | ||||
2024Away | .977 | 86 | 6 | 21 | .260 | ||||
2023Home | .628 | 123 | 1 | 15 | .210 | ||||
2023Away | .654 | 104 | 6 | 15 | .165 | ||||
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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
0.48BB Rate
15.1%K Rate
31.5%BABIP
.381ISO
.190AVG
.265OBP
.375SLG
.455OPS
.829wOBA
.361Exit Velocity
90.1 mphHard Hit Rate
37.3%Barrels/PA
6.4%Expected BA
.229Expected SLG
.427Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
41.8%Line Drive %
26.9%Fly Ball %
31.3%Prospect Rankings History
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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.
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Starts at first base
Smith started at first base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.
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Goes yard twice
Smith went 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and a walk in Monday's 10-0 victory over the White Sox.
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Drives in three runs
Smith went 1-for-2 with two walks, a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly in Thursday's 9-5 win over the Blue Jays.
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Nine-game starting streak ends
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
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Hitting above xBA
Smith went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Toronto.
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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.