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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Will Smith Made Key Adjustment To Address Slump
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Dodgers News: Will Smith Made Key Adjustment To Address Slump

Scott Geirman
August 18, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 15: Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers up to bat during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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A big piece to the success of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been the emergence of Will Smith into one of the best catchers in all of Baseball. His ascension to becoming a two-time All-Star has helped solidify the position and become a staple in the lineup.

The Dodgers rewarded Smith in late March with a 10-year contract extension, paving the way for him to be with the team for the remainder of his career. While Smith has become a household name, he’s fallen victim to a prolonged slump every year.

That’s been the case this season since June 1, though Smith has started to turn the corner on the Dodgers’ road trip.

A three-hit game last Tuesday was a boost to Smith’s own view on what could be in store for the rest of the season, per Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:

Smith acknowledged being frustrated by his slump – “It’s always frustrating when you’re struggling.” He made “several little adjustments” to get his “body moving right.”

“The load, where my hands were getting, just syncing everything up and connecting, using the ground,” Smith said. “I wasn’t far off. It’s a hard game so if you’re off just a little bit it’s hard to compete. Just grinding.”

Smith had a three-game hitting streak snapped in the Dodgers’ loss on Saturday. The stretch included a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers that was his first since July 6.

It’s plausible Smith was feeling the effects of Mookie Betts and Max Muncy not being in the Dodgers lineup because of respective injuries, but the question of potential fatigue came into play as well.

Though, Smith and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts have both dismissed his number of starts and workload as being to blame.

How can returning bats help Will Smith?

Muncy slotting back into the heart of the lineup will provide the Dodgers with a bat to break up right-handed hitters. Though, that’s a role currently being filled by Gavin Lux.

Smith sliding down in the Dodgers lineup could be a factor to his recent success as it’s seemingly taken some pressure off.

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Scott Geirman is a journalist from Simi Valley, California, currently working as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and Angels Nation. After working as the Sports Editor for the Moorpark College newspaper, he graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in broadcast journalism with an emphasis in political science. Scott has a passion for reading, writing, baseball, family, Mookie Betts, and being a father to his beautiful daughter. He is currently pursuing his career in the sports media industry.
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