2023 Stats
AVG
.256
HR
11
RBI
44
R
54
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks

Not starting against lefty
Smith isn't in the Nationals' lineup Thursday versus Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With southpaw Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Smith will retreat to the dugout to begin Thursday's game. Joey Meneses will fill in at first base, moving Keibert Ruiz into the DH spot while Drew Millas starts behind the dish.
With southpaw Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Smith will retreat to the dugout to begin Thursday's game. Joey Meneses will fill in at first base, moving Keibert Ruiz into the DH spot while Drew Millas starts behind the dish.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+2%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+34%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .653 | 329 | 3 | 36 | .260 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .669 | 878 | 19 | 83 | .238 | ||||
2023vs Left | .558 | 168 | 1 | 11 | .227 | ||||
2023vs Right | .748 | 394 | 10 | 33 | .269 | ||||
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
+6%
OPS on Road
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+15%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .644 | 584 | 8 | 62 | .247 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .684 | 623 | 14 | 57 | .241 | ||||
2023Home | .644 | 282 | 5 | 21 | .250 | ||||
2023Away | .738 | 280 | 6 | 23 | .263 | ||||
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
0.49BB Rate
7.7%K Rate
15.5%BABIP
.290ISO
.108AVG
.256OBP
.326SLG
.365OPS
.691wOBA
.310Exit Velocity
86.3 mphHard Hit Rate
26.5%Barrels/PA
5.0%Expected BA
.255Expected SLG
.395Sprint Speed
21.5 ft/secGround Ball %
42.4%Line Drive %
19.9%Fly Ball %
37.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Smith's first full season with regular playing time did not go as planned as his production fell across the board. However, things may not be as discouraging as they seem. Smith's K% was in line with past seasons, though his 6.5% BB% was his lowest since 2018. A low BABIP and a precipitous decline in HR/FB were the culprits. While Smith's .368 BABIP in 2020 wreaked of good luck, his .298-mark last season was artificially low, with 2019's .320 most representative of his talent. His 10.9% HR/FB rate was wholly unlucky as his exit velocity on fly balls was like 2020. Further, Smith's average fly ball distance was eight feet longer last season compared to 2020, but his 2020 HR/FB was 22.2%. Smith's xStats from last season most resemble those from 2019, but he was also lucky that season. A rebound is in store, with playing time hinging on a universal DH since the Mets fortified their outfield.
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Idle against lefty
Smith isn't in the Nationals' lineup Friday against Milwaukee, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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Homers in win
Smith went 2-for-4 with one double and a solo home run in Monday's win over the Pirates.
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On bench against lefty
Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.
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On bench against righty
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Sitting versus lefty Friday
Smith isn't in the Nationals' lineup Friday against Miami, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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