Los Angeles Dodgers Standout On Pace to Join Extremely Rare National League History

Smith, 30, is one of the best catchers in the sport and could be headed toward a third All-Star selection this season. Not only does he have an on-base percentage of .423, he's got a batting average of .320. He's also hit six home runs, driven in 36 and stolen two bases. He has an OPS+ of 164, which suggests he's been far better than average (which is 100).

A seven-year veteran, Smith is a .263 lifetime hitter with 117 home runs. He helped the Dodgers win the World Series in 2024 and is a major reason why they currently lead the National League West as well.

The Dodgers will continue a rivalry series with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night as first pitch begins at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Dodgers still haven't listed a starting pitcher as of this posting, but the Padres will counter with right-hander Dylan Cease.

A former Cy Young finalist with the Chicago White Sox, he's struggled this season, going 1-5 with a 4.72 ERA. He's still one of the best strikeout artists in the game, having fanned 85 thus far. The Padres are 37-28 and in third place in the National League West.

The two teams will finish their series on Wednesday.