Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith agreed to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension on Wednesday.
Catcher Will Smith agreed to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension that keeps him in Los Angeles through the 2033 season.
The 28-year-old backstop was named to his first All-Star Game in 2023, and finished his best season in the big leagues with a batting average of .261 with 19 homers and 17 RBI in 126 games.Among catchers across the Maor Leagues, Smith finished fourth in batting average, third in runs scored , fifth in home runs , fourth in RBI , and third in slugging percentage .
"I love being a Dodger," said Smith in a press conference at the stadium on Wednesday."I've loved being here since I got drafted in 2016. I don't think I would be the player I am without being here. To be able to probably finish my career as a Dodger means a lot."Get today's sports news out of Los Angeles. Here's the latest on the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, Galaxy, LAFC, USC, UCLA and more LA teams.
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