The SF Giants signed recently released first baseman Justin Smoak. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The SF Giants signed veteran switch-hitting first baseman Justin Smoak on Wednesday. While no details have been reported, it’s likely a minor-league pact.
According to Jon Heyman, the SF Giants have signed veteran first baseman Justin Smoak. Kerry Crowley, of the Bay Area News Group, reported the deal is a minor-league pact.
Over his 11-year career, Smoak has hit 196 home runs against a .229/.322/.419 triple-slash. A switch-hitter, Smoak’s OPS is 72 points higher against right-handed pitching than against southpaws.