10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Sat 4/24/21 5:27 AM

Smith went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Smith made his second consecutive start in center field, the first two of his career in center, and fourth consecutive as the Diamondbacks' leadoff hitter. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo had initially used Nick Heath as a replacement for Tim Locastro (finger) and Ketel Marte (hamstring), but he's gone with Smith's potentially more damaging bat Thursday and Friday. Smith has hit safely in five of the last six games, going 8-for-29 with three doubles, two RBI and five runs scored.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Fri 4/23/21 6:03 AM

Smith started in center field and went 2-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 14-11 win over Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Smith batted leadoff for the third straight game and is 5-for-16 with two walks, four runs and two RBI during that stretch. He made his first start in center field, which has been the realm of Nick Heath, who was held out of the starting nine for the first time since being acquired from the Royals over the weekend. With outfielders Tim Locastro (finger) and Ketel Marte (hamstring) and first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) unavailable, there are opportunities for Smith, even at an unfamiliar position like center field.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Tue 4/20/21 2:58 PM

Smith will start at first base and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Smith hit second in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Nationals, but he'll move up to the leadoff spot for the second time this season while Josh Rojas retreats to the bench. With three everyday players in Christian Walker (oblique), Ketel Marte (hamstring) and Tim Locastro (finger) on the injured list, the lefty-hitting Smith looks he should have a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching for the time being.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Sun 4/18/21 6:16 AM

Smith started at first base but moved to center field when Tim Locastro left Saturday's game with an injured pinkie finger. The former went 1-for-4 in a 6-2 loss to the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Smith had never played center field before and is not a long-term solution. Arizona is expected to have coverage in time for Sunday's game, and that could be the recently acquired Nick Heath, who was traded from the Royals to the Diamondbacks on Saturday prior to Locastro's injury. Smith will continue to rotate in at first base while Christian Walker (oblique) is unavailable, likely when the Diamondbacks face right-handed pitching.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Fri 4/16/21 1:42 AM

Smith went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two walks and an additional run scored in Thursday's 11-6 win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Smith received another start at first base while Christian Walker (oblique) remains on the injured list. The 25-year-old hit his first home run of the season off Daniel Hudson in the eighth inning. He will continue to start at first base until Walker is able to return.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Fri 4/9/21 5:28 PM

Smith is not in Friday's lineup against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Kole Calhoun (knee) was activated from the injured list, so Smith now appears to be Arizona's fourth outfielder and backup first baseman. He should still get some starts, but would likely need another injury to someone ahead of him on the depth chart to regain the strong side of a platoon.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Fri 4/9/21 7:07 AM

Smith started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
While right fielder Kole Calhoun (knee) has been sidelined, Smith has been sharing the position with Tim Locastro. After the Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte (hamstring) on the injured list Thursday, Locastro was needed in center field, opening up right field for Smith on a regular basis until Calhoun is ready to return. Calhoun picked up his activity recently -- he had four at-bats in an intrasquad game Wednesday -- and could return this weekend, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The veteran could also play center field, which would revert right field back to a platoon between Smith and Locastro.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Sun 4/4/21 5:37 AM

Smith started in right field Saturday but moved to first base after Christian Walker left the game with a facial injury. He went 1-for-3 in a 7-0 loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has filled in for the injured Kole Calhoun (knee) in right field against right-handed starters, but now he could be needed at first base pending Walker's status.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Thu 4/1/21 11:17 PM

Smith started in right field and went 1-for-2 with a double in Thursday's 8-7 loss to San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Kole Calhoun (knee) was officially placed on the injured list Thursday, opening an opportunity for the left-handed hitting Smith against Yu Darvish. Left-hander Blake Snell is scheduled to throw Friday, which could mean Tim Locastro takes over in right. Calhoun will miss at least the first week of games.

10DPavin Smith
1B/LF/RF/DH ARI
Fri 3/26/21 5:18 AM

Smith started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a home run in Thursday's spring game against Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's first spring homer was all the offense the Diamondbacks could muster Thursday. He's competing with Tim Locastro for the opportunity to fill in for injured right fielder Kole Calhoun (knee), who is expected to miss the first two weeks of the regular season. Smith is batting .271 (13-for-48) with five extra-base hits, two RBI and 10 runs scored in 23 spring games.