Dominic Smith Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 239 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/15/1995 (26)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- None
Dominic Smith Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Dominic Smith News
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith has come off the bereavement list, in time for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. In a corresponding move, the Mets have optioned catcher Chance Sisco. Smith has had a subpar year thus far, slashing .247/.307/.365 with 11 HRs, 55 RBI, and 41 runs across 125 games. The lack of production has been surprising, given the .937 OPS he put up over 2019 and 2020. There's no reason to play Smith in any league, as he provides little value across the board and won't get everyday playing time as a result.
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the Mets 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Friday. Smith, who stands to lose playing time in left field with Jeff McNeil being shifted to the position as a result of Francisco Lindor's return from the injured list, has really struggled at the plate in August. Over his last 15 games, Smith is hitting just .143/.173/.163 with no home runs and three RBI in 49 at-bats. Smith is also batting just .198/.209/.235 with no home runs and seven RBI in 81 August at-bats. Smith, who hasn't homered since July 21, has had a horrible campaign in 2021 after a 2020 breakout in which he hit .316/.377/.616 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI over 50 games. Firmly on 2021 pre-season draft boards just outside of the top-100, it is safe to say Smith has not lived up to expectations, especially considering his 2020 metrics did not suggest regression. Fantasy managers in dynasty formats should hold on to Smith to see if he can rebound in 2022, especially given his 2020 performance. Managers in all redraft formats should, however, move on from the underperforming 26-year old who, as stated, also stands to lose regular playing time in the final month of the season.
Following the New York Mets win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, Jeff McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas told reporters that the preference is to play Javier Baez at second base, J.D. Davis at third base, Lindor at shortstop, and McNeil in left field. This would leave first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith as the odd man out, or potentially put Smith in a timeshare with McNeil. Both Smith and McNeil have had poor campaigns in 2021, with Smith dealing with right wrist soreness for a good portion of the season. Smith has slashed just .243/.302/.363 with 11 home runs, 52 RBI, 39 runs, and two stolen bases in 118 games. Of late, Smith has been particularly ineffective slashing a putrid .040/.074/.040 over his past seven games (25 at-bats) with just one RBI. As it is, Smith can be dropped in shallow formats. Should he lose playing time to McNeil, fantasy managers can likely move on from Smith in deeper formats as well.
Batting Order
| 1 | Brandon Nimmo |
| 2 | Francisco Lindor |
| 3 | Michael Conforto |
| 4 | Pete Alonso |
| 5 | Dominic Smith |
| 6 | Jonathan Villar |
| 7 | José Peraza |
| 8 | Patrick Mazeika |
Dominic Smith Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Brandon Nimmo |
| 2 | Francisco Lindor |
| 3 | Michael Conforto |
| 4 | Pete Alonso |
| 5 | Dominic Smith |
| 6 | Jonathan Villar |
| 7 | José Peraza |
| 8 | Patrick Mazeika |
First baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith broke out in 2020 by posting a .316/.377/.616 line, 10 home runs, 42 RBI, a 0.993 OPS, and a 1.7 WAR. He finished tied for second in the National League with 32 extra-base hits and second overall in the majors with 21 doubles. In addition, his .616 slugging percentage was fourth best in the National League. Smith's season was even more impressive considering the Mets utilized him in a part-time role for the first two weeks of the short season. His breakout was supported by metrics that included a 46.7% overall hard-hit rate, a 13.3% overall barrel rate, a 94.9 mph exit velocity on FB/LD, and an elite .304 xBA and .568 xSLG. In addition, the percentage of 100 mph fly balls Smith hit increased by 9.2% in 2020 and the average exit velocity on his top-5% hardest-hit balls in the air was 107.7 mph. These metrics all suggest Smith's increased contact and power was legitimate. The main question for Smith in 2021 will be playing time. If the NL implements the designated hitter, Smith should be locked in as a lineup regular for the Mets, either in left field, first base (when Pete Alonso is DH) or at DH. If, however, the NL opts out of the universal DH, Smith's playing time could be impacted. He would still likely start most days in left field but could find himself out of or removed from the lineup more frequently for defensive purposes. As a regular, Smith can potentially return 30-plus HR, and 80-90 RBI (with some slight regression in batting average) over the course of a full 162-game season for those drafting him around pick 91.