 | Indian Wells's Smith Snaps Up Player of the Week Monday, August 25th, 2014 24-year-old Mark Smith made a few Indian Wells headlines during this past week as the rookie first baseman proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and Kade Stenson League officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort.
He cracked 13 hits in 22 at-bats to put up a .591 average. Smith collected 2 home runs, 9 RBIs and scored 11 runs.
This year Smith has hit at a .329 clip with 160 hits, 28 home runs, 102 RBIs and 87 runs scored. |   |
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