Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Clayton Kershaw were in prime media positions at the All-Star Game media day, while Will Smith and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were less prominent. Smith, a third-time All-Star and contender for the batting title, has a .323 batting average, leading the NL and outpacing his closest competitor by 26 points. With 12 home runs and 46 RBIs, Smith is helping maintain the Dodgers' top position in the NL West despite challenges to their pitching staff. His contributions are recognized but often overshadowed by bigger names.
Entering the All-Star break, the 30-year-old slugger Will Smith is a distant leader in the NL batting race, sporting a .323 mark, outpacing the next closest qualified hitter by 26 points.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remarked that Smith is "up there as far as being overlooked." He mentioned the public may not appreciate Smith's consistent performance as much as they should.
With 12 home runs, 46 RBIs, and a .965 OPS, Smith ranks only behind Shohei Ohtani, contributing significantly to the Dodgers' success despite pitching staff injuries.
Fangraphs' wRC+ metric shows Will Smith is one of the most productive hitters this season, only surpassed by Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh.
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