Mallex Smith

Born: 5/6/1993 in Tallahassee, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-04-11 | Final Game: 2020-08-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Mallex Lydell Smith

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Biography

Mallex Smith was an American professional baseball player born in 1993, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 to 2020. Primarily a position player known for his speed and defensive skills, Smith played a total of 442 games during his career. He compiled 378 hits with a batting average of .255, and he contributed 13 home runs and 114 RBIs. His most notable asset was his base-running ability, as he stole 120 bases, showcasing his agility and quickness on the field. Smith began his MLB journey with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he quickly became recognized for his dynamic playing style. His contributions were particularly valuable in an era that increasingly valued speed and versatility on the bases. After stints with the Rays, he also played for the Seattle Mariners and the Atlanta Braves, leaving a lasting impression with his hustle and determination. Although his career was relatively brief, Mallex Smith's impact on the game was significant, as he embodied the modern emphasis on speed and small-ball tactics in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
442	1480	198	378	63	27	13	114	120	134	362	0.255	0.325	0.361	0.686	-1592.1

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
2016	ATL	NL	72	189	28	45	7	4	3	22	16	20	48	0.238	.255 (-7%)	.321 (-2%)	.417 (-13%)	.738 (-8%)	-260.3
2017	TBR	AL	81	256	33	69	8	4	2	12	16	23	62	0.270	.254 (+6%)	.324 (+1%)	.425 (-17%)	.750 (-9%)	-396.9
2018	TBR	AL	141	480	65	142	27	10	2	40	40	47	98	0.296	.247 (+19%)	.318 (+15%)	.409 (-1%)	.727 (+6%)	720.8
2019	SEA	AL	134	510	70	116	19	9	6	37	46	42	141	0.227	.252 (-10%)	.322 (-7%)	.434 (-23%)	.757 (-16%)	-1655.7
2020	SEA	AL	14	45	2	6	2	0	0	3	2	2	13	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0