Jurickson Profar, outfielder for the San Diego Padres, clarified that Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith did not ignite his recent surge in performance despite his comment earlier this season.
San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar took exception to an inside pitch from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone when the Padres were visiting the Dodgers back in April. The benches cleared but it didn't amount to anything more than shouting.The two played on the same team representing the National League in a 5-3 loss on Tuesday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Despite the rivalry between their respective teams, Profar doesn't see Smith as an enemy..
The fire for Profar stems from last season's disappointing performance in Colorado and his incredibly low contract agreement with the Padres. He signed for $1 million. Profar has earned $300,000 in playing time incentives and is seven plate appearances from adding another $200,000. He could earn another $1 million if he were to reach 600 plate appearances.Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. Despite being raised in the South, her sports obsession has always been in Los Angeles.
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