Josh H. Smith Back In There Wednesday
Texas Rangers rookie infielder Josh H. Smith (calf) is starting at third base and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke. Smith left Tuesday's game early with a right calf contusion, but he'll be back in there a day later. In 11 games since being called up from the minors for his first taste of big-league pitching, he has gone 8-for-27 (.296) with no homers, no RBI, five runs scored, two stolen bases, seven walks and four strikeouts. Per MLB Pipeline, Smith is the team's No. 7 prospect. The 24-year-old was slashing .266/.370/.401 with four home runs, 30 RBI, 31 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 44 games for Triple-A Round Rock before his call-up. Smith has exceptional bat-to-ball skills and strike-zone judgment, so he could become relevant in mixed leagues if he sticks as an everyday player for Texas.
Source: Baseball Press
Source: Baseball Press
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