Josh Smith - Texas Rangers Shortstop - ESPN
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www.espn.comattended shortstop, finished with a .270/.360/.426 across 115 games in 2024; versatile infield and outfield hitting 12 homers. noted for contact skills and plate discipline, took an aggressive approach on hittable pitches, boosting first-pitch success; defense complements the bat, average near the value threshold. joined the Rangers in the Joey Gallo deal, parallels Seager in on-base style. seen as a core component beyond 2024. Contemporary coverage frames his role this way.