- Full name Jake Smith
- Born 09/25/1987 in Shannon, AL
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Alabama
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Drafted in the 15th round (471st overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010.
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Smith, a good defender with excellent power, has a swing too long for college ball, not to mention wood bats. He also has worked as a closer occasionally and runs his fastball up to 92 mph, with a decent breaking ball. If he wants to pitch, he'll get a chance in pro ball.