Armani Smith

Smith plays shortstop at famed De La Salle High and has grown into a strong 6-foot-2, 195-pounder over the course of his prep career. His father Chris was a second-round pick in 1992 of the Angels and played parts of four seasons in pro ball. The younger Smith is committed to UC Santa Barbara. Smith has shown a good swing and some present strength that should allow him to hit either as a pro or if he gets to campus. His other tools grade out as below- or fringe-average presently, though he has a chance to stay in the infield.