Jordan Smith (outfielder)
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| Jordan Smith | |
|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Canaries – No. 13 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: 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]
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Living people
- 1990 births
- Baseball players from Minnesota
- Baseball outfielders
- St. Cloud State Huskies baseball players
- Mahoning Valley Scrappers players
- Lake County Captains players
- Carolina Mudcats players
- Akron RubberDucks players
- Peoria Javelinas players
- Columbus Clippers players
- Toros del Este players
- St. Paul Saints players
- Sioux Falls Canaries players