William Dills Smith is a professional baseball player who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and attended Highland University of Louisville. In the 2016 MLB Draft, Smith was picked by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round and became the 32nd overall pick. Smith won the World Series championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers twice in 2020 and 2024. He is also a two-time MLB All-Star player and won two NL All-Star awards in 2023 and 2024. He also represented Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and won a silver medal.
In 2024, Will Smith had a record-breaking season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smith reached the 100th home run of his career on May 30 against the Mets, just the fourth catcher in Dodgers history to achieve so. On July 5, he hit three home runs in a game and added a fourth in his next appearance, tying the MLB record for four home runs in four at-bats, becoming the third catcher in history to achieve it. With a career-low .248 average, he registered 20 homers and 75 RBIs in 128 games and was selected to his second All-Star team. Smith also helped the Dodgers win the 2024 World Series.
Will Smith’s Parents
Mark Smith and Julie Smith are the parents of Will Smith, as per Dodgers MLBlogs. Mark and Julie also have a daughter together named Sara.
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Who is the mother of Will Smith?
Julie Smith is the mother of Will Smith. She serves as a school counselor. Before becoming the school counselor, she worked as a first-grade teacher and also worked at Kentucky Country Day for more than thirty years, as per Dodgers MLBlogs.
Who is the father of Will Smith?
Mark Smith is the father of Will Smith. He served as his son's St. Matthew's Little League Coach.
Will Smith Parents' Nationality
Will Smith's parents, Mark Smith and Julie Smith, are both American nationals.
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FAQs on Will Smith
A. Will Smith was born on March 28, 1995, in Louisville, Kentucky.
A. Will Smith is nicknamed “Smitty.”
A. Will Smith made his MLB debut on May 28, 2019.
A. Will Smith attended the University of Louisville.
A. Will Smith was drafted in 2016 by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1st round as the 32nd overall pick.
