Height
5'10"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
31
College
Louisville
Draft
2016, Rd 1, #32
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 722 | 0.264 | 128 | 442 | 0.834 | 12 | 661 |
| 2026 | | 1 | .500 | 1 | 3 | 1.750 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
10 years
Total Value
$140.0M
Guaranteed
$84.0M
AAV
$14.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Smith's 10-year, $14M AAV deal earns a D+ CVI, reflecting serious concerns about both the contract length and age curve for a 31-year-old catcher entering his ninth season. Despite his elite A-grade performance and recent All-MLB Second Team honors, committing $140 million through age 41 to any backstop represents a massive organizational gamble. His current .500 average with a home run in limited early action aligns with the clutch offensive reputation that media coverage consistently highlights, particularly his knack for game-winning hits in crucial moments. The $14M annual salary sits in reasonable territory for an established veteran catcher with Smith's track record, but the decade-long commitment extends well beyond typical catcher productivity windows. While his consistent clutch performances and positive media framing suggest he remains a reliable offensive contributor, the Dodgers are betting heavily that his elite production will age gracefully at baseball's most physically demanding position. The contract structure creates significant risk in the later years, when catching wear typically accelerates decline and limits defensive mobility behind the plate.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Will Smith, a catcher for the Dodgers, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A- performance grade positions him among the elite at the catcher position. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $14.0M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 30, with elite production already established, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs TEX | W 8-7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ TOR | L 3-4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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