One of the bright spots of the 2025 season for the Arizona Diamondbacks has been Pavin Smith, as his breakout performance is turning heads around the league.
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Apr 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (26) rounds the bases after hitting home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Pavin Smith, who some were unsure about heading into the season, has been on a tear for this Diamondbacks ball club. Smith continued his hot streak as he hit his second home run of the 2025 season in the first inning and added another RBI in the third. Smith bombed a 429-foot home run into center field as he helped lead the D-Backs to their first sweep of the season as the Snakes won 6-2 over the Marlins.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and outfield Pavin Smith (right) during spring training workouts at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 18, 2025, in Scottsdale. Credit: © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Smith began his campaign by being optioned to Triple-A Reno. This season has been a completely different story, and looking at his body of work, it’s no wonder that he now has been a massive piece for this D-Backs offense. Smith so far in the 2025 season is hitting a .404 batting average, a .491 OBP, and a 1.236 OPS after Thursday’s matchup. In the last 10 games, Smith is boasting a .467 average alongside three home runs, six RBIs, and four doubles.
His plate discipline has been a huge factor in his rise for the Snakes, he seeks out the pitches inside the zone which makes it difficult for opposing pitchers to find a way to get him out. Smith will look to continue his hot streak against the Chicago Cubs this weekend at Wrigley Field.
Apr 17, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (26) is congratulated by designated hitter Josh Naylor (22) after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
