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Smith ranked 3rd among first-base prospects

PHOENIX -- When the D-backs selected Pavin Smith with the No. 7 overall pick in last year's Draft, the club believed his ability to hit at the University of Virginia would translate to pro ball.

That proved to be the case as Smith slashed .318/.401/.415 in 222 plate appearances in 2017 for Class A Short Season Hillsboro of the Northwest League.

Smith ranks as the No. 3 prospect at first base in the MLB Pipeline Top 10 behind Brendan McKay of the Rays and Ryan McMahon of the Rockies.

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