The Book on Justin Smoak
Prospect Info
Justin Smoak
Born 12/5/1986
1B, TEX
Smoak is part of a big class of mashing corner infielders (along with Alonso, LaPorta and Alvarez) pushing to break into the majors in the next year or two.
A bit of an odd pick for Texas in the 2008 draft, considering how many 1B options the Rangers already had, Smoak nonetheless had enough talent (not to mention the Southern roots) to make him a good fit in Texas. With a smooth, easy swing and decent power, this switch-hitting first baseman might just be the long-term answer to the Mark Teixeira shaped hole in the Texas lineup.
Look for him to arrive in late 2010 or 2011, and arrive with a big thumping noise when he does.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/10/2010): #10 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: #13
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview: #9
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #9
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