Benjamin Smith Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Benjamin A Smith
Born 05/18/1976 in
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Drafted in the 31st round (864th overall) by the Houston Astros in 1994.

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