Sep 8, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Pavin Smith (26) hits a grand slam home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit ...

Pavin Smith was almost unstoppable on Sunday. The Arizona Diamondbacks' outfielder led his team to a dominant 12-6 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Smith had three home runs in his ...

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith started as the designated hitter on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals and had himself a big game. Smith went 2-for-5 with two runs ...

The Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith by agreeing to a one-year, $1.5MM deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He’d been projected for a $1.6MM ...

Smith signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Smith's salary will more than double in 2025 after ...

For that reason, projections can tend to get a bit skewed. While it's reasonable to expect regression to some degree, these three hitters seem to be the most likely to outperform their expecations.

The Diamondbacks still have one more pressing need to bolster their lineup, adding a right-handed impact bat to their lineup.