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Will Smith 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Reliable Option Looking To Return To Elite Catcher Status
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been one of the most consistent catchers in fantasy baseball over the last four seasons. He's averaged 130 games and 22 home runs a year since 2021. Smith also has a robust .257/.348/.456 slash line over the last four years. Only two catchers have hit more home runs than Smith since 2021 and the Dodgers backstop ranks in the top five for wOBA (.346) and wRC+ (121) among qualified catchers in that time. Smith has taken a slight step back over the last two seasons but was still a top-5 option at the position last year. Smith will be an integral part of an elite offense in 2025 so should be a significant contributor to RBI and runs. With Shohei Ohtani playing exclusively as the Dodgers' Designated Hitter (DH) last year, there may be some additional playing time open to Smith as a DH in 2025. With four consecutive seasons of 500+ plate appearances under his belt, if Smith can return to the ~25 home run hitter he was in 2021 and 2022 then we should see Smith end the season as a top-three catcher.
