Mallex Smith

Mallex Smith

Smith during spring training in March 2015
Atlanta Braves
Outfielder
Born: May 6, 1993
Tallahassee, Florida
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Mallex Lydell Smith (born May 6, 1993) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Atlanta Braves organization.

Career

Smith was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 13th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of James S. Rickards High School in Tallahassee, Florida. He did not sign with the Brewers, instead playing college baseball at Santa Fe Community College. He was then drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round of the 2012 Draft.[1] He signed with the Padres and made his professional debut that season with the Arizona League Padres. He also played for the Eugene Emeralds that year, hitting .305 with two home runs and 17 stolen bases between the two teams.

Smith played with the Fort Wayne TinCaps in 2013.[2] He played in 110 games, hitting .262/.367/.340 with four home runs and 64 stolen bases.[3] The stolen bases were one short of the TinCaps record.[4] Smith started 2014 back with Fort Wayne.[5][6] During the season he was promoted to the Lake Elsinore Storm.[7] He finished the year hitting .310 with five home runs and led all minor league players in stolen bases with 88.[8]

On December 19, 2014, the Padres traded Smith, Dustin Peterson, Max Fried, and Jace Peterson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Justin Upton and Aaron Northcraft.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Mallex Smith Drafted In Fifth Round of MLB Draft". Today at Santa Fe. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ Outfielder’s simple goal: Stay healthy for season
  3. ↑ "Pipeline Perspectives: Smith to be top thief in Minors". San Diego Padres. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Smith's sights on TinCaps’ steals record". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  5. ↑ Jim Henry, Tallahassee Democrat (May 18, 2014). "Smith on the run in Padres organization". Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ Baseball’s top thief not one to tally loot
  7. ↑ "Mallex Smith running away with SB title". U-T San Diego. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  8. ↑ Fox Sports. "MadFriars' End of the Year Review: Lake Elsinore". FOX Sports. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  9. ↑ Joseph, Andrew (December 19, 2014). "Another Justin Upton trade brings more doubt". Arizona Republic. Retrieved April 5, 2015.

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