Justin Smoak has always had the potential to succeed at the big league level with his raw power and switch-hitting abilities. After 7 mediocre years at the MLB level with the Mariners and the Blue Jays, 2017 has finally brought a glimpse of Smoak’s abilities. Is this the start of a breakout season or just an unsustainable hot streak?
Traditional Stats
2017 (129 PA): .264/.302/.471, 6 HR, 14 R, 21 RBI
Career (129 PA average): .225/.308/.395, 5 HR, 14 R, 17 RBI
In traditional stats, Justin Smoak is outproducing his career numbers by a significant margin.