Josh Smith

Smith in 2017 started at third base and helped LSU to a runner-up finish at the College World Series. He was set to slide over to shortstop last year but was limited to six games due to a stress reaction in his back that he suffered early in the season and could never shake. Smith has a solid approach at the plate and understands the strike zone well. Listed at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, the lefthanded hitter has some deceptive power, but it isn’t a primary part of his game. He is a smooth defender with an above-average arm. With a healthy spring, Smith should play his way into first day consideration.