2025 Stats
AVG
.265
HR
4
RBI
12
R
19
SB
6
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Between Josh Jung's wrist problems and Corey Seager getting nicked up, Smith finished third on the Rangers with nearly 600 plate appearances last season. He wound up winning the American League's Silver Slugger award at the utility spot, although the vast majority of Smith's production came in the first half when he collected an .861 OPS while slugging 10 of his 13 home runs. He had just a .565 OPS after the All-Star break, and Smith's .304 xwOBA versus his actual .323 wOBA suggests there was some good fortune involved. Smith should fill a super utility role again in 2025, although it's unlikely he'll play as much as he did in 2024. He'll be eligible at shortstop and third base out of the gate and could pick up additional eligibility, which is useful in deeper formats.ULL Read Past Outlooks

Supplies lone hit in loss
Smith started at shortstop and went 1-for-2 with two walks in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Smith's single to lead off the bottom of the first inning was the Rangers' lone hit. His regular gig at shortstop should be coming to an end, as Corey Seager was activated off the injured list Wednesday. Seager served as the designated hitter and may be brought back slowly. Once Seager is deemed ready for playing the field, Smith could get opportunities in the outfield with Evan Carter (quadriceps) still on the injured list.
Smith's single to lead off the bottom of the first inning was the Rangers' lone hit. His regular gig at shortstop should be coming to an end, as Corey Seager was activated off the injured list Wednesday. Seager served as the designated hitter and may be brought back slowly. Once Seager is deemed ready for playing the field, Smith could get opportunities in the outfield with Evan Carter (quadriceps) still on the injured list.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+3%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+31%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .726 | 219 | 6 | 26 | .255 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .703 | 788 | 17 | 63 | .240 | ||||
2025vs Left | .584 | 45 | 0 | 3 | .243 | ||||
2025vs Right | .765 | 138 | 4 | 9 | .272 | ||||
2024vs Left | .774 | 141 | 4 | 19 | .286 | ||||
2024vs Right | .718 | 451 | 9 | 43 | .249 | ||||
2023vs Left | .693 | 33 | 2 | 4 | .120 | ||||
2023vs Right | .623 | 199 | 4 | 11 | .194 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+7%
OPS at Home
2025
+37%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023Home | .733 | 470 | 12 | 44 | .254 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .686 | 537 | 11 | 45 | .233 | ||||
2025Home | .852 | 80 | 2 | 6 | .324 | ||||
2025Away | .623 | 103 | 2 | 6 | .220 | ||||
2024Home | .766 | 288 | 8 | 33 | .272 | ||||
2024Away | .698 | 304 | 5 | 29 | .244 | ||||
2023Home | .536 | 102 | 2 | 5 | .141 | ||||
2023Away | .707 | 130 | 4 | 10 | .218 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh 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
0.56BB Rate
9.8%K Rate
17.5%BABIP
.307ISO
.117AVG
.265OBP
.341SLG
.383OPS
.723wOBA
.321Exit Velocity
88.0 mphHard Hit Rate
33.3%Barrels/PA
3.8%Expected BA
.276Expected SLG
.420Sprint Speed
22.8 ft/secGround Ball %
42.2%Line Drive %
19.5%Fly Ball %
38.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
In 2023, Smith reprised the utility role he held the previous season, settling in at third base, shortstop and the never-quite-settled left field spot at various times. The infield positions are locked in by Corey Seager and Josh Jung, while left field now belongs to Evan Carter. Designated hitter is open, but Smith's competent minor-league bat has yet to translate over 485 plate appearances in the show (.191 average, .592 OPS). The lefty batter didn't indicate much against any pitch type (.191 against fastballs, .176 against curve/breaking balls) or as a potential platoon mate (.623 OPS against right-handers). There isn't a path to regular at-bats for Smith, whose value lies in position versatility.
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Bowing out of lineup Thursday
Smith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.
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Receiving day off vs. lefty
Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
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Collects two hits in return
Smith started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Rockies.
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Making return to lineup
Smith (back) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
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Not starting Tuesday
Smith (back) is not in the Rangers' starting lineup against the Rockies on Tuesday.
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Chance for more playing time
Josh Jung suffered a fractured right wrist Monday, reports Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, which will likely lead to more playing time at third base for Smith.
ANALYSIS
Smith entered Monday's contest as a replacement at the hot corner but has just one plate appearance through Texas' first four games of the season. Smith played in 90 big-league contests last season and struggled to a .185/.304/.328 slash line, so Ezequiel Duran is likely in a better position to secure regular reps.
Smith entered Monday's contest as a replacement at the hot corner but has just one plate appearance through Texas' first four games of the season. Smith played in 90 big-league contests last season and struggled to a .185/.304/.328 slash line, so Ezequiel Duran is likely in a better position to secure regular reps.