Maryland shortstop Kevin Smith has been well-regarded as a pro prospect for some time, and those dreams were realized Tuesday afternoon. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Smith with the 129th overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft.
Smith was a three-year starter at Maryland, and he led the Terps with 13 home runs, 48 runs batted in and a .552 slugging percentage in 2017. However, he’s even better known for his play at shortstop, and he’s projected to stay there as a professional.
Unlike several top college players, Smith wasn’t drafted out of high school, but he gained attention quickly with the Terps.