Jordan Smith (outfielder)

Jordan Ray Smith (born July 5, 1990) is a bench coach for the Lake County Captains in the Cleveland Indians organization.

Jordan Smith
Cleveland Indians
Outfielder
Born: (1990-07-05) July 5, 1990
Willmar, Minnesota
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Career

Smith was born in Willmar, Minnesota and attended Willmar High School and St. Cloud State University. In 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League,[1] and was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 9th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.

Smith began his professional career with a .300 batting average and .403 on-base percentage his first professional season and followed that with a .316 batting average in 2012. In 2013, he stole 18 bases and in 2014, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League with the Peoria Javelinas. He stole 18 bases in 2015 and 17 bases in 2016. He reached Triple A for the first time in 2016.[2][3] Going into that year, he was ranked one of the Indians' top prospects.[4] He was ranked even better going into 2012. He has been compared to Lonnie Chisenhall.[5]

On February 26, 2018, Smith signed with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association.[6] He was waived on June 5, 2018, and claimed by the Sioux Falls Canaries.

On January 18, 2019, Smith's contract was sold to the Cleveland Indians.

Smith was a New York-Penn League Mid-Season All-Star in 2011 and a MiLB.com Organization All-Star in 2012 and 2013.[7]

References
  1. "Jordan Smith - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  2. Pro baseball: Jordan Smith has eyes set on Triple-A
  3. Baseball Reference
  4. Scout.com article
  5. Top prospect list
  6. "Saints Stay in State, Sign Former St. Cloud State Star, Outfielder Jordan Smith". Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  7. MiLB.com
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