Mets prospect Aidan Smith works on cutting strikeouts in Brooklyn debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Mets outfield prospect Aidan Smith, acquired from the Rays, aims to reduce his strikeout rate, which was a career-high 32% this season. In his first week with High-A Brooklyn, he hit four home runs but struck out 10 times in 30 at-bats. Smith, ranked as the Mets' No. 12 prospect, emphasizes the importance of making better swing decisions and learning from previous seasons. Smith has a solid athletic profile, including speed and defensive capability, though strikeouts remain a focus as he continues to adapt to the Mets' system.
- •Aidan Smith was traded from the Rays to the Mets in a recent deal.
- •He has a 32% strikeout rate this season and aims to improve.
- •Smith hit four home runs in his first six games for Brooklyn.
- •He has struck out 10 times in 30 at-bats since joining the Mets.
- •Smith is recognized for his speed and defensive skills, alongside power.
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"New York Mets outfield prospect Aidan Smith was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Freddy Peralta trade.
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