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Dodgers: Will Smith Exemplifies LA’s Player Development Success

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In 2016, the Dodgers drafted catcher Will Smith out of Louisville based on a solid offensive season his junior year, taking him higher than anyone expected with the 32nd overall pick. At the time, he wasn’t seen as a top hitting prospect.

MLB Pipeline described Smith as “one of the better all-around backstops available. He’s a quality defender who has upped his offensive game as a junior.”

“Smith stands out most for his work behind the plate.