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Willmar's Jordan Smith named Indians' Minor League Player of the Week

Willmar native Jordan Smith was named the Cleveland Indians' Minor League Player of the Week for July 9-14. It's the second time this season Smith has earned the honor, also winning it May 28-June 3. Smith hit .571 with a home run and eight RBIs ...

Smith heats up
Photo by Ben Zedner, Lake County Sentinel Willmar native Jordan Smith is leading the Lake County Captains in hitting with a .317 average.

Willmar native Jordan Smith was named the Cleveland Indians' Minor League Player of the Week for July 9-14.

It's the second time this season Smith has earned the honor, also winning it May 28-June 3.

Smith hit .571 with a home run and eight RBIs in the week while posting a 1.349 OPS.

On the season, Smith is batting .316 with five home runs, 16 doubles, 42 RBIs with an .825 OPS.

His .316 average ranks second in the Midwest League.

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Smith was the Indians' 9th round pick in the 2011 MLB draft out of St. Cloud State.

He played for the Willmar Stingers in 2010.

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