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Will Smith
Los Angeles Dodgers
C: 121 DH: 3
2025 Projected Value: $17
2025 Actual Value: $16 Difference: $-1
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2025 proj	477	121	76	20	77	56	98	2	0.254	31.9
2025	64	21	8	3	15	12	19	1	0.328	41.7
2024	476	118	77	20	75	51	105	1	0.248	29.9
2023	464	121	80	19	76	63	89	3	0.261	33.9
2022	508	132	68	24	87	56	96	1	0.260	35.5
2021	414	107	71	25	76	58	101	3	0.258	35.9
2020	114	33	23	8	25	20	22	0	0.289	34.4
2019	170	43	30	15	42	18	52	2	0.253	19.2

Player News

Date	News
4/24/25	Will Smith sits with sore left wrist. Dodgers catcher hurt the wrist on a play at the plate on Tuesday at Wrigley Field, and did not start in the series finale on Wednesday. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/smith-sits-sore-l...
3/29/25	Dave Roberts eases fan concern for Will Smith's absence from Dodgers lineup Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their perfect start to the 2025 campaign on Friday night with a thrilling 8-5 walk-off win over the Detroit Tigers. Before the game, fans were quick to note that starting catcher Will Smith wasn't in the lineup, leading to concern about a potential injury. Smith had gotten off to a strong start through three games, recording hits in three of his first seven at-bats, while also drawing five walks. Austin Barnes ended up getting the starting nod at catcher in the team's latest game, though, which was a bit concerning since Smith had dealt with a left ankle injury during spring training. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/d...
3/14/25	Ball from final out of Dodgers’ 2024 World Series win going to auction. Catcher Will Smith is selling the ball through his Catching Hope Foundation, in partnership with the Buehler Family Foundation and the Dodgers, with proceeds benefitting wildfire recovery efforts. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/03/13/ball-from-fi...
3/13/25	Dodgers’ 2024 World Series final pitch ball to be auctioned for fire relief. The baseball from the final pitch of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2024 World Series victory will be auctioned to support continued fire relief efforts in L.A. County. Dodgers catcher Will Smith and his wife, Cara, are organizing the auction through their Catching Hope Foundation, with all proceeds benefiting those affected by recent wildfires. The ball […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/dodgers-2024-worl...
3/12/25	Dodgers Could Trade Top Catching Prospect This Year, Says Insider. It is no secret at this point that the Los Angeles Dodgers have a roster full of talent from their veterans down to the farm system. Rather than fans seeing these talented individuals suit up for the Dodgers one day, a top MLB insider believes that a prized minor league catcher may be traded later this year. The catcher position in Los Angeles has a long list of demonstrated players who are of starter-caliber like newly-extended All-Star Will Smith and 10-year veteran Austin Barnes. The minor leagues have seen two notable catchers emerge with their offensive talents for the Dodgers in Dalton Rushing and Hunter Feduccia. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-could-...
3/04/25	Dodgers' $140 Million All-Star Exits Tuesday's Cactus League Game After Hit By Pitch. Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith was forced to exit the team's Cactus League game vs. the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday after being hit by a pitch on the knee. Smith exited the game in the bottom of the fourth inning a few batters after being hit while standing on second base. Smith has been dealing with a nagging ankle injury for the last nine months. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-140-mi...
3/02/25	Despite nagging ankle issue, Will Smith feels swing in 'good spot' after recent struggles. There is no concern about Will Smith, who returned to game action on Friday against the Angels, missing the start of the regular season on March 18. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/despite-nagging-a...
3/01/25	2 Dodgers provide significant spring training injury updates. Los Angeles Dodgers players Will Smith and Evan Phillips have both been dealing with injury concerns. On Saturday, the catcher and relief pitcher provided updates on their injury statuses. “I'm very optimistic about the direction I'm heading,” Phillips said, via David Vassegh of Dodger Talk. Phillips, a veteran reliever, has reportedly thrown three bullpens so far in spring training. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/d...
2/28/25	Dodgers' Will Smith takes big step forward amid injury concern. Many believe the only thing that can stop the Los Angeles Dodgers this upcoming season are injury issues. A healthy Will Smith is a major component of LA's 2025 blueprint. The two-time All-Star catcher was not ready to go at the beginning of spring training, but the team and their fans are getting good news on Friday. “Will Smith is playing for the first time this spring after dealing with an ankle issue,” The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya reported ahead of the Dodgers' exhibition game versus the Los Angeles Angels. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/d...
2/26/25	Ascending prospect wants to help Dodgers legend with Hall of Fame push. The Los Angeles Dodgers bring a concoction of perennial MLB All-Stars and ascending prospects ahead of 2025. Dalton Rushing represents the latter, as he's attempting to hit the big leagues this year with the defending champs. Plus join the likes of Will Smith, Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and company in repeating as World Series winners. Los Angeles has the 24-year-old getting his reps in Cactus League Play. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/ascending-prospect-wants-...
1/22/25	Dodgers 2025 spring training preview: catchers. Will Smith returns as the primary catcher despite a troubling four-year slide in his OPS, with Austin Barnes in his familiar backup role. Top prospect Dalton Rushing’s bat could be ready for the big leagues soon – as he learns other positions. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/01/22/dodgers-2025...
1/22/25	Dodgers 2025 spring training preview: catchers. Dodgers pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for spring training on Feb. 10. As we count down the days until camp begins, we are going through the roster to break down where things stand. Today, we start with the catchers. 2024 RECAP The Dodgers made a long-term commitment to Will Smith last March when they signed him to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension . The worst offensive season of Smith's six-year career followed. Across the board, Smith put up career-lows in batting average (.247), on-base percentage (.327), slugging percentage (.433) and OPS (.760). He was picked for the National League All-Star team but hit just .206 with five home runs in 48 games after the All-Star Source: https://www.sbsun.com/2025/01/22/dodgers-2025-spri...
10/31/24	A player named Will Smith has won a World Series ring for five straight seasons. Having a player named Will Smith on your roster may be the easiest way to win the World Series. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/a-player-named-will-smith...
10/16/24	Dodgers shuffle lineup for NLCS Game 3, drop Will Smith to 7th. When Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was asked about dropping Shohei Ohtani in the lineup before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, he called the idea “comical.” One change was motivated by New York Mets starter Luis Severino's splits. Severino was tougher on right-handed hitters (a .216 average and .615 OPS) this season than left-handers (.269 and .774) with 16 of the 23 home runs he allowed. Source: https://www.sbsun.com/2024/10/16/dodgers-shuffle-l...
10/06/24	Swanson: There’s real upside for the Dodgers at the bottom of order. Will Smith, Gavin Lux, Tommy Edman and Miguel Rojas all played key roles in a Game 1 win over the Padres. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/10/05/swanson-ther...
10/01/24	Dodgers need Will Smith to continue late-season turnaround. Smith had an extended midseason slump, but he heated up in recent weeks and has driven in more runs (21) and hit more home runs (five) than any other Dodger over the past four postseasons. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/10/01/dodgers-need...
9/28/24	After 'long funk' and struggles with fastballs, has Will Smith rediscovered his swing?. Will Smith's statistical regression has illustrated his struggles to hone in on his best swing — one the Dodgers are hoping has started to reappear in recent weeks. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/long-funk-struggles-fastb...
9/27/24	Dodgers rally past Padres for 11th NL West title in last 12 years. Will Smith ties it with a two-run home run, Shohei Ohtani drives in the go-ahead run and the Dodgers use a five-run seventh inning to pull away for a 7-2 victory. Freddie Freeman rolls his right ankle while running out a ground ball. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/09/26/dodgers-rall...
9/27/24	Dodgers rally past Padres for 11th NL West title in last 12 years. Will Smith ties it with a two-run home run, Shohei Ohtani drives in the go-ahead run and the Dodgers use a five-run seventh inning to pull away for a 7-2 victory. Freddie Freeman rolls his right ankle while running out a ground ball. Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/09/26/dodgers-rall...
8/31/24	Dodgers look to ride momentum of 'ugly' win in rematch vs. D-backs. The pivotal series opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks was a wild affair that included 19 runs, five homers and 13 pitchers seeing action on Friday. Los Angeles' 10-9 victory was its third straight win and ninth in the past 11 games. The Dodgers lead the Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres by five games in the division race. Will Smith belted a three-run homer, Freddie Freeman hit a two-run shot and Shohei Ohtani added a solo homer and steal. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-lo...

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