Before his season was cut dramatically short by an unfortunate thumb injury in mid-June, Mallex Smith provided a ton of excitement for what was, at the time, a dreadful Braves team. Smith only hit .237/.312/.379 (85 wRC+), but provided solid defense in Ender Inciarte’s absence and showed many a glimpse of potential.
After returning in September, Smith accumulated just a smattering of PAs and put up much of the same, with a .250/.348/.250 (71 wRC+) effort. Given the time he missed, he signed on with the Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Winter League to get additional reps.