A new name has started to rise in the most recent mock drafts. University of Virginia 1B Pavin Smith had been mentioned as being on Oakland’s radar for the past month and now he’s been selected to go to the A’s in the latest mock drafts by ESPN’s Keith Law and MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo. Smith is best known as a prospect who has hit more home runs this season (12) than he’s struck out (9). Let’s see what else Mr. Smith can bring to Rickey Henderson Field.
Pavin Smith, 1B
University of Virginia, Junior
DOB: 2/6/1996 / Height: 6’2" / Weight: 210
Bats: L Throws: L
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