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Player Analysis: Seth Smith, OF, Colorado Rockies

Post-Hype Analysis: Seth Smith , OF, Colorado Rockies

Per reader request, here is a look at Colorado Rockies outfielder Seth Smith, how he developed as a prospect, and his current status.

 Seth Smith was drafted by the Rockies in the second round in 2004, from the University of Mississippi. A fine overall athlete, he was backup quarterback to Eli Manning, and scouts felt that his dual-sport status had hampered his baseball development. He hit just .284/.364/.422 his junior year, though his tools (good throwing arm, above average speed, power potential) were still strong enough to get him drafted in the second round. The Rockies sent him to Casper in the Pioneer League, where he hit a robust .369/.427/.601 in 56 games. I gave him a Grade B in the 2005 book. Moved up to High-A Modesto in 2005, Smith hit .300/.353/.458 with 45 doubles, nine homers, 44 walks, and 115 strikeouts in 533 at-bats. This looked good on the surface, but his OPS was actually just league-average for the California League that year, he had problems with plate discipline, scouts weren't sure he would fully tap into his power, and said he needed to work harder on his defense. I gave him a Grade C+ in the 2006 book, but did note that he had "more untapped potential than most college players." Double-A Tulsa in 2006 was more impressive: .294/.361/.483, 46 doubles, 15 homers, 51 walks, and 74 strikeouts in 524 at-bats. He got his swing under control, did a better job with the zone, improved his defense, and generally looked a lot more like a baseball player than a raw athlete. He'd slowed down enough that he was no longer a basestealing threat, but overall I was impressed when I saw him in person, and I gave him a Grade B in the 2007 book. Scouts reported a better work ethic, and he also responded well to lasik surgery that improved his vision. Promoted to Triple-A Colorado Springs for 2007, Smith hit .317/.381/.528 with 17 homers, 39 walks, and 73 strikeouts in 451 at-bats. He got eight at-bats for the Rockies late in the year, picking up five hits. His AAA numbers were solid but not spectacular for the level, and many scouts saw him as a "tweener": not having quite enough home run power to play an everyday corner in the majors, but not running well enough to play center field. I lowered his rating slightly to a Grade B-, writing that I still liked him a lot but that he was now 25 years old. Smith split 2008 between AAA (.323/.426/.

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