Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher/DH, is having an excellent 2026 season at age 31. Recently hit his first career leadoff home run on May 15 against the Giants in a 5-2 Dodgers victory. Smith has been receiving regular rest days and managing back tightness, but remains productive. He's on pace for Hall of Fame consideration with 131 homers and 458 RBIs through early May. Smith is a three-time World Series champion and three-time All-Star (all in past three seasons), establishing himself as the premier NL catcher. He's been in and out of the lineup for rest management but continues to produce when playing.
Strengths
- + Hall of Fame trajectory at age 31
- + Three World Series titles
- + Three All-Star selections in past three seasons
- + NL starting catcher in last two All-Star Games
- + Recently hit first career leadoff home run
- + Excellent pace for career statistics (131 HR, 458 RBI through early May)
- + Strong contact skills and plate discipline
- + Productive when in lineup despite rest management
Weaknesses
- - Dealing with back tightness requiring rest days
- - Receiving frequent days off for rest management
- - Age 31 with durability concerns typical for catchers
- - Occasional lineup absences for recovery
Injury Status: day-to-day -- Back tightness - managed with rest days and strategic lineup absences
About
Will Smith is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
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Recent News
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Will Smith hit a leadoff homer and walked Thursday in the Dodgers' 5-2 victory over the Giants.
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The Opener: Subway Series, Suarez, Lee
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