Justin Smoak, baseball player, 196 home runs, 2010-2020

Justin Smoak

Born: 12/5/1986 in Goose Creek, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-23 | Final Game: 2020-09-17

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Justin Kyle Smoak

Biography

Justin Smoak, born in 1986, was a prominent first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2020. Known for his power-hitting capabilities, Smoak appeared in 1,286 games throughout his career, amassing a total of 951 hits, 196 home runs, and 570 RBIs. His ability to hit for power was a significant aspect of his playing style, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, which included the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, and others. Smoak's performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his standing among the league's best players during his career. Despite finishing with a batting average of .229, he contributed to his teams with timely home runs and steady production in the lineup. Smoak's journey through the game also reflected the challenges of a competitive era in baseball, as he navigated through shifts in player development and offensive strategies. He retired after the 2020 season, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who played a significant role in his teams' offensive efforts.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1286 4153 505 951 196 2 196 570 3 552 1122 0.229 0.322 0.419 0.740 2151.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALWC TOR 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2016 ALCS TOR 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2016 ALDS1 TOR 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 ALCS TOR 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2015 ALDS2 TOR 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

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

Career Games by 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

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 Career Earnings $8,965,600

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 2006, 2007, 2008