W. Smith, Pivetta, Tovar, Fairbanks, Moniak

Smith sustains C1 value ... While an IL stint contributed to fewer PA in 2025, Will Smith (LA, C) finished with a .901 OPS and $9 R$. With health (Grade C), how could 2026 shape up for Smith? 

YearPAHRxHRBA/xBAbb%ct%G/L/Fh%HctXPX/xPXBrl%
20215012522.259/.25812%75%31/22/4628%114131/14011%
20225782428.260/.26410%81%31/21/4727%117120/14411%
20235601918.258/.25211%80%37/18/4328%12093/123 7%
20245442023.248/.24810%77%33/19/4727%110112/14211%
20254361716.296/.25514%75%33/20/4635% 93125/13012%

Even though his BA may regress, his skills (260 BPX) say he's a C1 in most leagues: 

  • With his above-average xPX and Brl%, his power can play. He slugs well against fastballs (.528 SLG/ .534 xSLG) and off speed (.542 SLG/ .518 xSLG) pitches. His 17.6% Pull...

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