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2022 Mets Report Card: Drew Smith, RP

Position: Relief pitcher Age: 29 (9/24/1993), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 44 G, 46 IP, 3.33 ERA, 1.152 WHIP, 53 SO, 15 BB, 38 H, 14 Holds Advanced Stats: 0.7 bWAR, 117 ERA+, 4.33 FIP, .264 BABIP, 28.3 SO%, .222/.283/.404 2022 Salary: $750,000 Grade: B- 2022 Review Drew Smith’s fourth season with the Mets was a fine one. He appeared in more games and threw more innings than any other season in...

Drew Smith Ready For High Leverage

Drew Smith is ready for a high leverage role. All of the necessary traits appear for the right-hander to contribute during the most pressure-packed innings this summer in Queens. Smith made a critical pitch change. His velocity paired with spin rate play, especially up in the zone. And, he doesn’t get himself into trouble. The bridge to Edwin Diaz has a shaky foundation. So why not let...