Dodgers’ top catching prospect Will Smith left Wednesday’s game for Triple-A Oklahoma City after being hit by a pitch on the right wrist. But not in the way you would think.
Tough blow for Oklahoma City catcher Will Smith. Smith got crossed up by a pitch and appeared to be hit in the wrist. Tried to stay in the game but airmailed a couple of practice throws into LF. He’s done.
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) July 18, 2019
He was actually crossed up while catching and took the pitch off of his wrist. The airmailing of the throws into left field was initially a negative sign, but there was some more recent light shed:
Nothing official from the Oklahoma City #Dodgers. But the early reports seem positive for Will Smith. Smith left the game after getting crossed up with a pitch and getting hit in the wrist/hand. Guessing we’ll know more tomorrow.
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) July 18, 2019
Smith may have dodged a major bullet and might still be in line to be the Dodgers everyday catcher relatively soon.
With Los Angeles, Smith hit 3 home runs across 29 plate appearances, while chipping in 6 runs batted in and a .269 batting average. With Austin Barnes posting a sub-.500 OPS over the last month, Smith should find his way to the big leagues in short order.
More recently, despite hitting a pair of home runs, he has been in a mini slump since being activated from the IL for an oblique issue. Over his last 6 games, he has a .150 batting average with a .632 OPS. However, he has hit 21 home runs between Triple-A Oklahoma City and Los Angeles combined in 2019.
We will update as more details emerge.
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