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Josh H. Smith, IF
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Scouting report
Smith hit a career .313/.420/.478 at LSU and had a huge summer on Cape Cod after his freshman year. A stress reaction in his back nixed his sophomore campaign, including the Cape, but he returned and allayed any concerns about his back remaining an issue. Though not especially toolsy, Smith is a capable infield defender with an advanced approach and above-average feel for the barrel. He plays really hard and is procedurally polished. His pathway to becoming an everyday player likely involves him developing a plus or better bat, but he's a high-floor infielder who should play a key utility role at least. There was some support for him to be higher than this but Smith is already 23 and still hasn't played full-season ball yet. (Fall Instructional League)