James Smith Stats & Scouting Report

Full name James Smith
Born
School Denmark (SC) HS
Drafted in the 35th round (637th overall) by the New York Yankees in 1965.

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Tigers 2025 Top MLB Prospects Deep Dive

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Twins 2025 Top MLB Prospects Deep Dive

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Former MLB reliever Drew Storen joins From Phenom To The Farm to discuss a career spent fighting for a closing role in the ninth inning.

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