Josh Smith

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Born: 8/7/1997 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-05-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Josh Harris Smith

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Biography

Josh Smith is a professional baseball player born in 1997, who currently plays as a position player in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on May 30, 2022, Smith has quickly established himself as a versatile contributor to his team. Over the course of 312 games, he has accumulated 213 hits and 21 home runs, demonstrating both his ability to make contact and his power potential. With 93 RBIs, Smith plays a vital role in driving in runs, and his speed on the bases is evident with 16 stolen bases to his name. Smith's career is characterized by his determination and adaptability, traits that are essential in the fast-paced environment of modern baseball. As he continues to develop his skills, he represents a new generation of players navigating the evolving landscape of the game. With a current batting average of .229, Smith is focused on refining his offensive output while contributing defensively in the field. His ongoing journey in the league not only highlights his personal growth but also reflects the dynamic nature of baseball today, as he seeks to make a lasting impact in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
477	1491	193	349	67	4	31	133	29	162	340	0.234	0.325	0.347	0.672	-771.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2022	TEX	AL	73	213	23	42	5	0	2	16	4	28	50	0.197	.242 (-19%)	.311 (-2%)	.394 (-37%)	.706 (-21%)	-689.5
2023	TEX	AL	90	195	29	36	8	1	6	15	1	25	55	0.185	.248 (-26%)	.320 (-5%)	.414 (-21%)	.734 (-14%)	-441.9
2024	TEX	AL	149	523	67	135	30	1	13	62	11	46	121	0.258	.243 (+6%)	.312 (+8%)	.399 (-1%)	.711 (+3%)	443.0
2025	TEX	AL	144	495	70	124	23	2	10	35	12	55	100	0.251	.245 (+2%)	.314 (+6%)	.403 (-9%)	.718 (-3%)	-82.6
2026	TEX	AL	21	65	4	12	1	0	0	5	1	8	14	0.185	.239 (-23%)	.321 (-12%)	.385 (-48%)	.707 (-32%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2023	WS	TEX	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	27	23	166	25	1	26
2B	10	3	5	8	0	2
3B	176	157	118	285	8	25
OF	66	54	90	6	1	3
SS	148	107	119	250	15	49

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2022	TEX	2B	2	0	2	1	0	0
2022	TEX	3B	36	32	22	72	1	8
2022	TEX	OF	24	21	30	2	0	1
2022	TEX	SS	6	5	9	13	0	3
2023	TEX	2B	3	0	1	0	0	0
2023	TEX	3B	25	21	14	44	2	3
2023	TEX	OF	20	12	26	3	1	2
2023	TEX	SS	33	15	12	53	4	15
2024	TEX	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2024	TEX	3B	83	76	60	126	4	8
2024	TEX	OF	5	5	5	0	0	0
2024	TEX	SS	49	41	50	85	7	13
2025	TEX	1B	27	23	166	25	1	26
2025	TEX	2B	4	3	2	7	0	2
2025	TEX	3B	32	28	22	43	1	6
2025	TEX	OF	17	16	29	1	0	0
2025	TEX	SS	60	46	48	99	4	18