FACTS/FLUKES: W. Smith, Yelich, Wacha, Av. Garcia, Jos. Gray
Mar 8 2023
Smith solidifies top-tier catcher status … Will Smith (C, LA) followed his 2021 breakout ($15 R$) with a .260 BA and 24 HR in a career-high 578 PA ($19 R$). He enters 2023 with a 51 ADP, making him the third catcher off the board in most fantasy leagues. Is it fair to expect more of the same?
Year PA HR/xHR BA/xBA bb%/ct% GB/LD/FB h% HctX PX/xPX QBaB Brl% HR/F ==== === ====== ========= ======= ======== == ==== ======= ==== ==== ==== 2018^ 383 15/N/A .200/ N/A 8/64 N/A 26 N/A 126/N/A N/A N/A N/A 2019* 447 30/10 .236/.248 10/72 29/17/54 25 112 147/168 BAb 11% 23% 2020 137 8/ 7 .289/.301 15/81 24/27/49 30 133 153/161 BAb 13% 17% 2021 501 25/23 .258/.258 12/76 31/22/46 28 ...
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