🔥 Trending Who is Pavin Smith? Diamondbacks DFA Player

Pavin Smith is an American professional baseball player who primarily plays as a first baseman and right fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹².

Early Life and College Career

Born Pavin Joe Smith on February 6, 1996, in Jupiter, Florida, Smith showed early promise in baseball ¹⁵. He attended the University of Virginia, where he had a strong collegiate career ⁵.

MLB Draft and Debut

Smith's talent was recognized when the Arizona Diamondbacks selected him seventh overall in the 2017 MLB draft ⁵. He made his MLB debut in September 2020, joining the Diamondbacks roster ⁵.

Playing Style and Position

Smith is a left-handed batter and thrower ². He stands at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 208 pounds ². While primarily playing first base, he also has experience in right field ¹².

Recent Developments

As of July 2026, Pavin Smith has been a subject of recent news regarding his status with the Diamondbacks. On a Thursday night following a 3-1 victory over the Padres, Smith was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks ⁶. This move typically means a player is removed from the 40-man roster and can be claimed by another team, traded, or sent to the minor leagues ⁶. This decision was followed by the recall of outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno ⁶.

Despite this recent designation, Smith's performance continues to be tracked, with recent stats showing him contributing with hits and RBIs in minor league games, such as a two-run single on May 31, 2026 ⁷. His full split statistics for the 2026 MLB season are also available for review ⁸.