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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Announce Signing Of Will Smith, Devin Smeltzer And More 2016 MLB Draft Picks
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Dodgers Announce Signing Of Will Smith, Devin Smeltzer And More 2016 MLB Draft Picks

Matthew Moreno
June 25, 2016
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced the signing of multiple picks from the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft, headlined by catcher Will Smith, who was taken No. 32 overall out of Louisville.

Also signed are, right-handed pitcher Joel Toribio, a 34th-rounder out of Western Oklahoma State College; fifth-round left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer out of San Jacinto College-North; 11th-rounder A.J. Alexy, a right-handed pitcher out of Twin Valley High School; 34th-rounder Joel Toribio, a right-handed pitcher out of Western Oklahoma State College; and 35th-rounder Nick Yarnall, a first baseman out of University of Pittsburgh.

Los Angeles has now confirmed the signing of 25 of its 42 selections, including 10 of their top 12 picks from the 2016 Draft. Smith’s signing bonus was a reported $1,775,000, which falls below the $1,940,700 slot value.

The Dodgers selecting the catcher was made possible by the compensation pick they received for Zack Greinke rejecting their qualifying offer and signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks during the offseason.

Smith is the first catcher Los Angeles drafted in the first round since since Paul Konerko (1994). Konekro of course burst onto the scene in the Majors as a first baseman. As a junior this season, Smith hit .380/.476/.573 (57-for-150) with eight doubles, seven home runs and 43 RBIs in 53 games.

He was named third-team All-ACC, while leading the Cardinals to the 2016 NCAA Super Regional. Dodgers scouting director Billy Gasparino lauded Smith for his athleticism and strong arm.

Smeltzer was previously committed to carry on with his collegiate career at Texas Tech. He reportedly signed for $500,00 which is over the slot value of $331,000 for the No. 161 pick. Alexy begins his professional career over attending Radford University.

Meanwhile, the 6’6 Toribio sported a 5.73 ERA in 15 appearances (37.2) innings in 2016, with 55 strikeouts. Yarnall was a third-team All-ACC selection this year, batting .309 with seven doubles and a team-high 11 home runs. He finished second on the team with a .556 slugging percentage.

A complete list of the Dodgers’ previously announced signings can be viewed here.

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TAGGED:2016 MLB DraftA.J. AlexyDevin SmeltzerJoel ToribioLos Angeles DodgersNick YarnallWill Smith
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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