Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Sun 5/23/21 11:00 PM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Smith put Arizona in the lead with his two-run shot off Jon Gray in the sixth inning, his fourth long ball of the year. It was his first homer since May 2 and he has just five extra-base hits this month. The 25-year-old owns a .697 OPS through 181 plate appearances this season.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Wed 5/12/21 7:14 AM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith started in center field Tuesday then shifted to first base when Christian Walker (oblique) was removed from the game. He went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has been getting a steady dose of at-bats due to early-season injuries. This is Walker's second go-round with a sore right oblique muscle after spending three weeks on the injured list because of it. With Ketel Marte (hamstring) nearing a rehab assignment, at-bats in center field will dry up for Smith. That leaves either first base, pending Walker's status, or right field, where Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is out until mid-June.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Tue 5/11/21 12:40 AM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 5-2 win over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Smith knocked a leadoff double in the first inning and came around to score on a David Peralta groundout. The 25-year-old outfielder then singled and scored in the third. He's scored 16 runs with 13 extra-base hits through 126 plate appearances.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Fri 5/7/21 5:52 AM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Smith provided the only offense for the Diamondbacks, who had trouble scoring runs during a three-game sweep at the hands of the Marlins. He's been a lineup regular for much of the season due to injuries and should continue to see regular at-bats with Kole Calhoun (hamstring) sidelined until mid-June.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Sun 5/2/21 10:37 PM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the 8-4 win Sunday over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Smith went deep off Chi Chi Gonzalez in the fifth inning Sunday for his third home run of the season. He has hit consistently in the leadoff spot, now with six hits including three extra base hits in his last four games. The 25-year-old is slashing .272/.309/.478 in 97 plate appearances.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Sat 5/1/21 12:15 PM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and a walk in the 7-2 win over the Rockies on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Smith tripled off Jon Gray in the fourth inning for his second triple of the season. He drew a walk for only the fifth time this year in 88 plate appearances. The 25-year-old continues to be in the leadoff role and is slashing .265/.307/.458.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Wed 4/28/21 4:01 AM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith may need to fill in for the injured Kole Calhoun (hamstring) in right field.
EDGE Analysis
Smith has received a steady diet of at-bats at first base with Christian Walker (oblique) on the mend, but the Diamondbacks may need a replacement in right field after Calhoun was removed from Tuesday's game. Calhoun is set for an MRI on Wednesday, which should clarify his status going forward. Josh Rojas and Josh VanMeter are also candidates for at-bats.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Sun 4/25/21 10:35 PM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
Smith went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Smith's second home run of the year came off Drew Smyly in the first inning of game two in the doubleheader Sunday. He homered as the leadoff batter and he's excelled in his new leadoff role. The 25-year-old is batting .357 in his last six games since taking over as the leadoff spot. In 19 games this season, he is slashing .288/.329/.485.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Sat 4/24/21 5:27 AM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
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.
Pavin Smith 1B/DH ARI Fri 4/23/21 6:03 AM
Pavin Smith
1B/DH ARI
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.