Will Smith
Active Player
Born: 3/28/1995 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: William Dills Smith
Biography
Will Smith is an active professional baseball player, born in 1995, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 28, 2019. Primarily playing as a position player, Smith has established himself as a powerful offensive presence in the league. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 612 games, accumulating 554 hits and showcasing his power with 111 home runs and 381 RBIs. His career batting average stands at .258, and he has also demonstrated base-running ability with 10 stolen bases to his name.
Smith's contributions to the game have not gone unnoticed, as he is a two-time All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the premier talents of his generation. As an active player, he continues to influence the modern game, bringing a blend of power and consistency that resonates with fans and analysts alike. Smith's career unfolds during a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by an emphasis on offensive production and player versatility, making his achievements particularly noteworthy as he strives to further his legacy in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 722 | 2508 | 413 | 661 | 128 | 10 | 128 | 442 | 12 | 330 | 554 | 0.264 | 0.358 | 0.476 | 0.834 | 5885.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LAD | NL | 54 | 170 | 30 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 42 | 2 | 18 | 52 | 0.253 | 581.7 |
| 2020 | LAD | NL | 37 | 114 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 22 | 0.289 | 685.7 |
| 2021 | LAD | NL | 130 | 414 | 71 | 107 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 76 | 3 | 58 | 101 | 0.258 | 1609.3 |
| 2022 | LAD | NL | 137 | 508 | 68 | 132 | 26 | 3 | 24 | 87 | 1 | 56 | 96 | 0.260 | 1463.5 |
| 2023 | LAD | NL | 126 | 464 | 80 | 121 | 21 | 2 | 19 | 76 | 3 | 63 | 89 | 0.261 | 915.0 |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 128 | 476 | 77 | 118 | 24 | 2 | 20 | 75 | 1 | 51 | 105 | 0.248 | 630.4 |
| 2025 | LAD | NL | 110 | 362 | 64 | 107 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 61 | 2 | 64 | 89 | 0.296 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 210 | 25 | 42 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 49 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS2 | LAN | 5 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0.125 |
| 2024 | NLCS | LAN | 6 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0.182 |
| 2024 | WS | LAN | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.111 |
| 2023 | NLDS2 | LAN | 3 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.417 |
| 2022 | NLDS2 | LAN | 4 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.188 |
| 2021 | NLCS | LAN | 6 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.217 |
| 2021 | NLDS2 | LAN | 5 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0.333 |
| 2021 | NLWC | LAN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | WS | LAN | 6 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0.167 |
| 2020 | NLCS | LAN | 7 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0.179 |
| 2020 | NLDS1 | LAN | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0.455 |
| 2020 | NLWC1 | LAN | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | NLDS1 | LAN | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.077 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 538 | 516 | 4712 | 195 | 21 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | LAN | C | 46 | 45 | 436 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | LAN | C | 34 | 31 | 270 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | LAN | C | 117 | 111 | 1101 | 43 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAN | C | 109 | 106 | 968 | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | LAN | C | 111 | 106 | 937 | 32 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | LAN | C | 121 | 117 | 1000 | 58 | 8 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 538 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 49 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | C |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | C |