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Justin Smoak College: South Carolina 6-4/220 Born: December 5, 1986 Goose Creek, SC
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After earning All-American honors as a high school player, Smoak was selected by the Oakland A's in the 16th round of the 2005 MLB Draft. Smoak's All-American status stayed intact while playing collegiate ball for the Gamecocks. The Rangers first baseman left South Carolina as the program's all-time leader in home runs and RBI's. Following his junior season, the Rangers picked Smoak with the 11th overall pick of the 2008 MLB Draft
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