Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith may be having one of the best offensive seasons ever at his position, yet remains largely overlooked in 2025.
Overshadowed on a star-studded roster featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, Smith hasn’t even cracked the National League MVP odds despite elite production. In 89 games and 356 plate appearances, the All-Star is hitting .316/.416/.529 with 14 homers and 50 walks, while on pace to exceed 1,000 defensive innings behind the plate.
For context, the average MLB catcher is batting .241/.309/.394 this season, making Smith’s numbers stand out even more.
