2022 Stats
AVG
.194
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R
11
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2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
For the second year in a row, Smith's underlying metrics portended better production. His average exit velocity and Hard Hit rate were both his second highest ever, bettered only by his breakthrough 2020 campaign. His strikeout and walk rates were in line with career marks, but he posted a meek 67 wRC+. The Mets opted to cut bait, non-tendering him so Smith is looking for a new home. Actually, that could be what Smith needs since Citi Field is one of the least favorable hitting venues. Smith was surprisingly able to secure a major-league deal with the Nationals despite the recent struggles, and it appears he'll open 2022 as the club's primary first baseman, which could put him in the middle of an underwhelming lineup. Read Past Outlooks

Signs one-year deal with Nationals
Smith agreed to terms on a one-year, $2 million contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith was presumably looking for a landing spot with few obstacles in his path to playing time as he looks to rebuild his career after a pair of down seasons, and he's seemingly found one in Washington. After hitting .299/.366/.571 in 2019 and 2020, he hit just .233/.298/.345 across the past two years. Even a modest bounce-back should be enough to secure him a spot as the Nationals' primary first baseman, but it's far from guaranteed that one is on the cards.
Smith was presumably looking for a landing spot with few obstacles in his path to playing time as he looks to rebuild his career after a pair of down seasons, and he's seemingly found one in Washington. After hitting .299/.366/.571 in 2019 and 2020, he hit just .233/.298/.345 across the past two years. Even a modest bounce-back should be enough to secure him a spot as the Nationals' primary first baseman, but it's far from guaranteed that one is on the cards.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+10%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+1%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .767 | 218 | 4 | 39 | .282 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .699 | 619 | 17 | 78 | .238 | ||||
2022vs Left | .553 | 22 | 0 | 5 | .176 | ||||
2022vs Right | .560 | 130 | 0 | 12 | .197 | ||||
2021vs Left | .783 | 139 | 2 | 20 | .312 | ||||
2021vs Right | .622 | 354 | 9 | 38 | .218 | ||||
2020vs Left | .803 | 57 | 2 | 14 | .239 | ||||
2020vs Right | 1.032 | 135 | 8 | 28 | .331 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+5%
OPS on Road
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+43%
OPS at Home
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Since 2020Home | .707 | 396 | 8 | 58 | .254 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .740 | 448 | 13 | 59 | .251 | ||||
2022Home | .678 | 65 | 0 | 9 | .250 | ||||
2022Away | .473 | 87 | 0 | 8 | .154 | ||||
2021Home | .635 | 237 | 3 | 32 | .243 | ||||
2021Away | .697 | 256 | 8 | 26 | .246 | ||||
2020Home | .906 | 94 | 5 | 17 | .282 | ||||
2020Away | 1.071 | 105 | 5 | 25 | .348 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Dominic Smith compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.32BB Rate
7.9%K Rate
24.3%BABIP
.263ISO
.090AVG
.194OBP
.276SLG
.284OPS
.560wOBA
.255Exit Velocity
89.6 mphHard Hit Rate
25.3%Barrels/PA
4.6%Expected BA
.219Expected SLG
.360Sprint Speed
22.4 ft/secGround Ball %
47.5%Line Drive %
16.2%Fly Ball %
36.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Smith's first full season with regular playing time did not go as planned as his production fell across the board. However, things may not be as discouraging as they seem. Smith's K% was in line with past seasons, though his 6.5% BB% was his lowest since 2018. A low BABIP and a precipitous decline in HR/FB were the culprits. While Smith's .368 BABIP in 2020 wreaked of good luck, his .298-mark last season was artificially low, with 2019's .320 most representative of his talent. His 10.9% HR/FB rate was wholly unlucky as his exit velocity on fly balls was like 2020. Further, Smith's average fly ball distance was eight feet longer last season compared to 2020, but his 2020 HR/FB was 22.2%. Smith's xStats from last season most resemble those from 2019, but he was also lucky that season. A rebound is in store, with playing time hinging on a universal DH since the Mets fortified their outfield.
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Non-tendered by Mets
Smith was non-tendered by the Mets and became a free agent Friday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports
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Activated from IL, sent down
Smith (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday and was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
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Rehab assignment begins Thursday
Smith (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Nearing rehab assignment
Smith (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment during the Mets' current road trip that lasts through Wednesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
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Hits IL with ankle sprain
The Mets placed Smith on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right ankle sprain.
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