Smith ranked 3rd among first-base prospects
(MLB.com Arizona Diamondbacks)

When the D-backs selected Pavin Smith with the No. 7 overall pick in last year`s Draft, the club believed his ability to hit at the University of Virginia would translate to pro ball. That proved to be the case as Smith slashed .318/.401/.415 in 222 plate appearances in 2017 for Hillsboro of the Northwest League.