Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TOR | SS/3B | 22 | 40 |
Grades Update: Mar 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 30 | 50 | 45 | 55 | 55 |
Mar 2021 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Round 4
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Average height and build, lean wiry strength, svelte build thin hips, sloped shoulders, muscular forearms. A natural athlete, with minimal conditioning concerns.
Hit: Sets up square; bend in knees, but not quite a toilet seat. Leg kick timing mechanism; hands set by shoulder, busy hands pre-load, long grooved swing limits ability to adjust to pitches outside his hot zone. This leads to lots of swing and miss, and his aggressive approach does him feel favors. Smith's saving grace is a knack for hard contact. Grade: 30
Power: While the hit tool is lacking what Smith does possess is plus bat speed. Despite his long path he does a good job of getting around on velocity and has shown the ability to get to his power in game. It plays as only average to possibly a tick above due to his inability to make consistent contact. Smith's carrying tool offensively. Grade: 50
Field: Fringe-average fielder with good actions and range but his hands are inconsistent. Should fit at either third or second with ease and can probably play some outfield if asked to. Fits a future utility profile tools wise. Grade: 45
Arm: Above average arm with good carry and strength. Able to make the tough throws on the move with a short efficient arm action. Smith's best defensive tool. Grade: 55
Run: Above average home to first times that translate into all facets of his game. He has range in the field that will allow him to stick at shortstop. He has strong instincts as a base runner and gets good jumps on his stolen base attempts. Grade: 55
Overall: Smith has exciting tools, particularly power and speed. He plays a passable shortstop with the tools to slide to other positions within the infield. His lack of feel to hit or approach make his profile difficult to project in a full-time role. He does offer enough value both offensively and defensively to fit into a utility role and have value as a pinch hitter, runner, or defensive replacement. Ultimately unless Smith fixes the holes in his swing or develops a more discerning eye he's likely stunted at a role 40. Was passed over in the Rule Five draft which at 24 and a year of upper-minors experience doesn't bode well for his view within the industry.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Utility or Platoon
Risk: High
