May 12, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith (2) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
With the 11th overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, the New York Mets selected first baseman Dominic Smith from Junipero Serra High School. From that moment on, all eyes were on Smith to one day become not only a regular in the starting lineup but a star.
Well, during the COVID-19 pandemic shortened 2020 season, it appeared as if it was finally happening.