Jordan Smith (outfielder)

Jordan Smith
Sioux Falls Canaries – No. 13
Outfielder
Born: (1990-07-05) July 5, 1990
Willmar, Minnesota
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Jordan Ray Smith (born July 5, 1990) is a professional baseball outfielder for the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

He was born in Willmar, Minnesota and attended Willmar High School. He then attended St. Cloud State University, whence he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 9th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. He began his professional career with a .300 batting average and .403 on-base percentage his first professional season and followed that with a .316 batting average in 2012. In 2013, he stole 18 bases and in 2014, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League with the Peoria Javelinas. He stole 18 bases in 2015 and 17 bases in 2016. He reached Triple A for the first time in 2016.[1][2] Going into that year, he was ranked one of the Indians' top prospects.[3] He was ranked even better going into 2012. He has been compared to Lonnie Chisenhall.[4]

On February 26, 2018, Smith signed with the St. Paul Saints of the American Association.[5] He was waived on June 5, 2018, and claimed by the Sioux Falls Canaries.

Smith was a New York-Penn League Mid-Season All-Star in 2011 and a MiLB.com Organization All-Star in 2012 and 2013.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Pro baseball: Jordan Smith has eyes set on Triple-A
  2. ↑ Baseball Reference
  3. ↑ Scout.com article
  4. ↑ Top prospect list
  5. ↑ "Saints Stay in State, Sign Former St. Cloud State Star, Outfielder Jordan Smith". Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  6. ↑ MiLB.com
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