Dominic Smith: From Mets Draft Pick to Red Sox First Baseman
Early Career
Dominic Smith was drafted by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft.
Major League Debut
He was called up from Las Vegas AAA on August 11, 2022, and made his major league debut that night against the Philadelphia Phillies, earning the nickname "Sterling."
Boston Red Sox Era
In 2023, Smith was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he became a key player as their starting first baseman.
MLB Statistics
Smith has a career batting average of .280 with 50 home runs and 150 RBIs in the MLB. His most notable season was in 2024, when he finished with a .310 batting average and 35 home runs.
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