Justin Smoak
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2020)
Justin Smoak was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2020 for 5 teams, including the Texas Rangers, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,286 career games, he hit .229 with 951 hits, 196 home runs, and 570 RBI. Justin Smoak was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,491.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-04-23
- Last Game
- 2020-09-17
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Justin Kyle Smoak
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,286 | 4,153 | 505 | 951 | 196 | 2 | 196 | 570 | 3 | 552 | 1,122 | .229 | .322 | .419 | .740 | 2,491 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .419 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .740 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 70 | 235 | 29 | 49 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 1 | 38 | 57 | .209 | .257 (-19%) | .325 (-3%) | .402 (-12%) | .728 (-8%) | -254.7 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 30 | 113 | 11 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 34 | .239 | .257 (-7%) | .325 (-12%) | .402 (+1%) | .728 (-5%) | -254.7 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 123 | 427 | 38 | 100 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 55 | 0 | 55 | 105 | .234 | .255 (-8%) | .320 (+1%) | .399 (-1%) | .719 (avg) | 51.4 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 132 | 483 | 49 | 105 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 51 | 1 | 49 | 111 | .217 | .254 (-15%) | .318 (-9%) | .405 (-10%) | .724 (-10%) | -720.3 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 131 | 454 | 53 | 108 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 50 | 0 | 64 | 119 | .238 | .253 (-6%) | .317 (+5%) | .396 (+4%) | .714 (+4%) | 539.5 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 80 | 248 | 28 | 50 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 66 | .202 | .251 (-20%) | .313 (-12%) | .386 (-12%) | .700 (-12%) | -478.8 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 132 | 296 | 44 | 67 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 59 | 0 | 29 | 86 | .226 | .254 (-11%) | .316 (-6%) | .404 (+16%) | .721 (+7%) | 323.8 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 126 | 299 | 33 | 65 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 34 | 1 | 40 | 112 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .321 (-2%) | .417 (-6%) | .738 (-5%) | -158.8 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 158 | 560 | 85 | 151 | 29 | 1 | 38 | 90 | 0 | 73 | 128 | .270 | .254 (+6%) | .324 (+9%) | .425 (+24%) | .750 (+18%) | 2150.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 147 | 505 | 67 | 122 | 34 | 0 | 25 | 77 | 0 | 83 | 156 | .242 | .247 (-3%) | .318 (+10%) | .409 (+12%) | .727 (+11%) | 1289.9 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 121 | 414 | 54 | 86 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 61 | 0 | 79 | 106 | .208 | .252 (-18%) | .322 (+6%) | .434 (-7%) | .757 (-1%) | 126.6 |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 33 | 113 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 40 | .186 | .244 (-24%) | .321 (-19%) | .417 (-9%) | .739 (-13%) | -269.5 |
| 2020 | SFN | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -269.5 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,286 | 4,153 | 505 | 951 | 196 | 2 | 196 | 570 | 3 | 552 | 1,122 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 2,075 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1286 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 650 | 2090 | 260 | 467 | 93 | 282 | .223 |
| Away | 636 | 2063 | 245 | 484 | 103 | 288 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-17 | SFG | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-13 | SFG | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-09-13 | SFG | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-09-02 | MIL | DET | W | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020-09-01 | MIL | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-08-31 | MIL | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-08-30 | MIL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-08-29 | MIL | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-08-27 | MIL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-08-27 | MIL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1163 | 1051 | 8972 | 510 | 40 | 896 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TEX | 1B | 69 | 66 | 545 | 35 | 4 | 53 |
| 2010 | SEA | 1B | 25 | 25 | 233 | 15 | 1 | 18 |
| 2011 | SEA | 1B | 108 | 107 | 884 | 59 | 7 | 87 |
| 2012 | SEA | 1B | 131 | 129 | 1094 | 70 | 4 | 119 |
| 2013 | SEA | 1B | 125 | 121 | 1035 | 60 | 5 | 101 |
| 2014 | SEA | 1B | 79 | 66 | 588 | 31 | 2 | 60 |
| 2015 | TOR | 1B | 110 | 71 | 666 | 44 | 4 | 74 |
| 2016 | TOR | 1B | 111 | 79 | 753 | 38 | 3 | 69 |
| 2017 | TOR | 1B | 151 | 145 | 1244 | 66 | 2 | 127 |
| 2018 | TOR | 1B | 134 | 127 | 1036 | 39 | 1 | 98 |
| 2019 | TOR | 1B | 89 | 88 | 686 | 42 | 4 | 64 |
| 2020 | MIL | 1B | 31 | 27 | 208 | 11 | 3 | 26 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1163 |
| Designated Hitter | 72 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Player of the Week | Week of 2018-03-31 |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-06-03 |
Salary History
Justin Smoak's recorded salaries total $8,965,600 over 6 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Smoak's career ran from 2010 to 2020. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TOR | AL | $3,900,000 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | $2,637,500 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $514,000 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $495,100 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $419,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $8,965,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Justin Smoak (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Justin Smoak: the record in brief
April 23, 2010 and September 17, 2020 bracket Justin Smoak's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Texas Rangers (2010), the Seattle Mariners (2010 to 2014), the Toronto Blue Jays (2015 through 2019), the Milwaukee Brewers (2020), and the San Francisco Giants (2020). Smoak, a first baseman by primary position, switch-hit and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 220 pounds on a 6-foot-4 frame. The birth record reads December 5, 1986, in Goose Creek, SC, USA. Justin Smoak was the playing name; the full given name is Justin Kyle.
Smoak's career batting table shows 1,286 games, 4,153 at bats and 951 hits, a .229 average, adding 196 home runs and 570 RBI. Smoak's career OPS of .740 combines a .322 on-base mark with .419 slugging. Set against a .253 league average for the same years, Smoak's .229 average sits 9.6% below it. 2017 was Smoak's biggest home run year, with 38.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Smoak
- What years did Justin Smoak play?
- Justin Smoak played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2020.
- Was Justin Smoak a pitcher?
- No. Justin Smoak was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Justin Smoak hit?
- Justin Smoak hit 196 career home runs with 951 hits.
- What teams did Justin Smoak play for?
- Justin Smoak played for 5 teams: the Texas Rangers (2010), the Seattle Mariners (2010–2014), the Toronto Blue Jays (2015–2019), the Milwaukee Brewers (2020), and the San Francisco Giants (2020).
- Did Justin Smoak win an MVP award?
- No. Justin Smoak did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Justin Smoak win?
- Justin Smoak was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Justin Smoak's career stats?
- In 1,286 games, Justin Smoak had 951 hits, 196 home runs, 570 RBI, 505 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .229 batting average.
- How much did Justin Smoak earn in his career?
- Justin Smoak's recorded salaries total $8,965,600 over 6 seasons, 2011 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Smoak's career ran from 2010 to 2020. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010.
- What was Justin Smoak's salary?
- Justin Smoak's last recorded salary was $3,900,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $3,900,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $419,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2016.
- What position did Justin Smoak play?
- Justin Smoak played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Smoak and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Smoak was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Justin Smoak hit each season?
- Justin Smoak's home runs by season: 13 in 2010, 15 in 2011, 19 in 2012, 20 in 2013, 7 in 2014, 18 in 2015, 14 in 2016, 38 in 2017, 25 in 2018, 22 in 2019, and 5 in 2020. His most in one season was 38, in 2017.
- What was Justin Smoak's career batting average?
- Justin Smoak batted .229 over his career, with 951 hits in 4,153 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Smoak have?
- Justin Smoak drove in 570 runs in his career.