The Book on Justin Smoak
Prospect Info
Justin Smoak
Born 12/5/1986
1B, TEX
An odd pick for Texas in the 2008 draft, considering how many 1B options the Rangers already had, but talent comes before need when you're drafting, and Smoak certainly has the talent. 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 2011 or so, and arrive with a big thumping noise when he does.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (11/18/2008): #45 
Ranking in Baseball America 2008: n/a
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: Unranked
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