Jordan Smith
| AB | 2727 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .268 |
| OBP | .334 |
| SLG | .376 |
| HR | 33 |
- Full name Jordan Ray Smith
- Born 07/05/1990 in Willmar, MN
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School St. Cloud State
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Drafted in the 9th round (278th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2011 (signed for $125,000).
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Third baseman Jordan Smith has hit .420/.480/.722 in two seasons at St. Cloud State, an NCAA Division II program. He has a big league body (6-foot-4, 210 pounds) and plenty of strength in his lefthanded stroke, though scouts think his swing is long and wonder if he'll catch up to good velocity. After a good summer in the Northwoods League in 2010, he'll try to prove himself against even tougher competition in the Cape Cod League this year. An outfielder as a freshman, Smith moved to third base this spring but may lack the first-step quickness to play there in pro ball. He has solid arm strength and instincts, but below-average speed. He's a draft-eligible sophomore.
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Wherever Smith goes, he has shown the ability to hit, be it at NCAA Division II St. Cloud State (Minn.), the collegiate Northwoods League in the summer of 2010 or with the Indians. Smith is quiet in the box with good rhythm and balance at the plate. He manages his plate appearances well and uses the whole field. He has an easy, natural swing and uses his hands well, but with his size there's a natural tendency for his stroke to get long. Smith has a hit-first, power-second profile with average raw pop. He could become a more complete offensive player once he learns to pull with more authority. Smith spent time at third base in college and during his pro debut before becoming a right fielder in 2012. He's a below-average runner but has a solid arm. If his power comes around, Smith has the potential to be a late-round gem. He's ready for high Class A in 2013. -
Smith hit .420/.480/.772 in two seasons at NCAA Division II St. Cloud State (Minn.) and proved himself against tougher competition by hitting .374 with wood bats in the collegiate Northwoods League in the summer of 2010. After signing for $125,000 as a ninth-round pick last June, he showed why the Indians considered him the most advanced hitter in their 2011 draft class by batting .300 at Mahoning Valley. Smith has a calm, balanced approach at the plate, an easy swing and a knack for centering the baseball. He showed good plate discipline in his first summer of pro ball. His swing can get long at times, however, and scouts have questions about how he'll handle better velocity. Smith has good size and shows average raw power in batting practice, but he offered little pop in his pro debut and employs more of a line-drove stroke than a power swing. He has a lanky frame, so he could grow into more pop with additional strength. A below-average runner with a solid arm, Smith played the outfield as a freshman and moved to third base in 2011. He played both positions in his pro debut and may lack the first-step quickness to remain at the hot corner. He'll open his first full pro season in low Class A.
