The ride has been quick for Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the wild wild west. Yes, this story may or may not be filled with Will Smith the actor references. The Fresh Prince of LAD made his MLB debut last May before supplanting Austin Barnes and Russell Martin for the lion’s share of starts at catcher. He’s rode the roller coaster of successes and failures and admitted to media on Tuesday that last season feels like a long time ago.
A little over a year ago I got called up and I feel like it’s been five years.