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17 Justin Smoak, 1B

Seattle Mariners

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
15%7%
Key Stats
ABHRAVGRBIRSB
1423.2468150

Player Updates

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Home runs the key for Justin Smoak
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

Believe it or not, Justin Smoak has been on a pretty good run over his last 21 games, batting .314 (22 for 70) with a .970 OPS. He also has 16 walks compared to just 17 strikeouts during that stretch, demonstrating the plate discipline that helped define his minor-league career and top-prospect standing.

The problem? His home run that briefly gave the Mariners the lead in the 10th inning Monday at Cleveland was just his third this season. He could walk 100 times and not amount to anything at the deep first base position if he tops out at a dozen homers.

For what it's worth, both Smoak and Eric Wedge think the home runs will come if Smoak continues to wait for his pitch and not try to yank everything out of the ballpark -- something he struggled with his first few years in the league -- but until we see some evidence of it, I don't see the need to rush out and grab him in Fantasy.

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Justin Smoak finding power swing
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak connected for a solo home run in the top of the 10th inning Monday at Cleveland, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead and Yan Gomes hit a walk-off, three-run homer to win the game in the bottom of the inning. It was Smoak's third home run and second in three games.

He extended his hitting streak to five games Monday. Smoak is batting .350 (7 for 20) with one double, two home runs, two RBI, three walks and five runs in that span.

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Justin Smoak creating 'a little more damage'
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak enters play Sunday against the Indians batting .328 (20 for 61) with a .468 on-base percentage, .525 slugging percentage and .992 OPS in his last 19 games. His batting average has risen from .188 to .254 in that stretch.

"I’ve been squaring balls up," Smoak said to MLB.com. "I’ve hit a couple doubles. The homers will come. In the past I’ve got too pull happy trying to be a homer guy. It’s not good for me, as we’ve seen in the past. I’m just trying to get good at-bats, hit the ball where it’s pitched. It’s a long season. Good things will happen."

Manager Eric Wedge feels Smoak's hot streak has staying power.

“I feel like Smoak and [Dustin] Ackley have been getting their hits, but now with Justin he’s starting to create a little more damage," Wedge said. "But he’s been getting on base, he’s had long at-bats. Those have all been good things to see."

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Justin Smoak part of back-to-backs
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak went back-to-back in the ninth inning with Raul Ibanez Saturday in a loss at Cleveland.

Smoak hit his second homer of the season, a solo shot off closer Chris Perez. He went 2 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored. He added a double and is batting .254.

The 26-year-old has hit in three straight and is 5 for 11 with three walks over that span.



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Justin Smoak collecting doubles at home
by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com

Mariners first basemen Justin Smoak has been on a doubles tear. Smoak, who has six two-baggers this year, has doubled in each of his last four games at Safeco Field.

The only previous Mariners to double in four straight games at Safeco were Ichiro Suzuki in 2002 and Michael Morse in 2006.

Smoak entered Saturday's tilt against the Athletics hitting .318 ( 14 for 44) with one home run and three RBI over his last 13 games.

"I haven't really felt bad all year," Smoak told MLB.com. "I've hit balls hard. I just have to keep having good at-bats and squaring balls up, and sooner or later they'll start going over the fence or in the gap."

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CBSSports.com Player Ranking
Position Current Last Week Rating
First Basemen 30 23 43.48
Situational Stats
SituationABHHROBPSLGAVG
vs L.A. Angels1410 .235 .071 .071
vs Wilson (Career)2152 .524.333.238
vs LHP4060 .261 .175 .150
Last 7 Games
  OPP AB R H HR RBI BB SB
5/14@NYY1000000
5/15@NYY4120010
5/17@CLE4110010
5/18@CLE3221110
5/19@CLE4010000
5/20@CLE5111100
5/21@LAA3000010
Two Week Schedule
MAY /JUNE
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
19
@Cle
L0-6
20
@Cle
L8-10
21
@LAA
L0-12
22
@LAA
L1-7
23
24
Tex
10:10 pm
25
Tex
10:10 pm
26
Tex
4:10 pm
27
SD
4:10 pm
28
SD
10:10 pm
29
@SD
10:10 pm
30
@SD
3:40 pm
31
@Min
8:10 pm
1
@Min
1:10 pm
Fantasy Points by Week
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Fantasy Points by Week.   ( Actual    AccuScore Projections)   Note: Points are rounded down.
Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2010TEX-SEA10034840761348469110 .307 .371 .218
2011SEA1234273810015555510500 .323 .396 .234
2012SEA1324834910519514911110 .290 .364 .217
2013SEA42142153538253600 .363 .359 .246
Total 39714001423165016217534320 .312 .375 .226
Fielding Stats
YearTeamPosnGGSTCPOAEDPFLD%
2010TEX-SEA1B949183377850571 .994
2011SEA1B10810795088459787 .993
2012SEA1B13112911681094704119 .997
2013SEA1B393832830521234 .994
Total  3723653279306120018311 .995
More Batting Stats
YearTeam2B3BTBSFSHHBPIBBGDP
2010TEX-SEA14012930049
2011SEA240169403410
2012SEA140176201212
2013SEA705100105
Total 5905259051036
Minor League Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2008 A-Clinton1456917303651000 .355 .518 .304
2009R-AZL Rangers263401251100 .7142.000 .667
2009AA-Frisco501833060100629393500 .449 .481 .328
2009AAA-Oklahoma City541972548110423354500 .363 .360 .244
2010AAA-Oklahoma City RedHaw15501015602516800 .470 .540 .300
2010AAA-Tacoma Rainiers35133233670725233200 .377 .481 .271
2011AAA-Tacoma Rainiers4111000003100 .267 .000 .000
2012AAA-Tacoma Rainiers206610166104161610 .390 .364 .242
Total 194702111196432249713814810 .400 .449 .279
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
6-4/220
Birthdate:
12/5/1986
Age:
26
Hometown:
Goose Creek, SC
Bats/Throws:
S/L
Team:
Seattle Mariners
College:
South Carolina
MLB Experience:
4
Salary:
$495,100
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