During the unprecedented 2020 season, Diamondbacks prospect Pavin Smith made sure to savor every moment in the big leagues.
The 24-year-old first baseman/outfielder made his MLB debut during Arizona’s abbreviated 60-game season. He spent most of the year in Scottsdale training at the D-backs’ alternate training site. He was selected No. 7 overall out of the University of Virginia in 2017. Smith entered the Diamondbacks organization with high expectations due to his lofty draft status, and he lived up to the billing with a steady progression through the minors.
Just like the hundreds of prospects making their big league debut in 2020, Smith had to make the most of the fan-less experience.