Canaan Smith-Njigba
Position:
Rightfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
6-0, 230lb (183cm, 104kg)
Team:
Pittsburgh Pirates (minors)
Born:
April 30, 1999
in Dallas, TX
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Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 4th round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from Rockwall-Heath HS (Heath, TX).
High School: Rockwall-Heath HS (Heath, TX)
Debut:
June 14, 2022
(Age 23-045d,
22,697th in major league history)
vs. STL 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Still Intact through 2024
2024 Contract Status:
Pre-Arb Eligible
Service Time (01/2024): 0.147
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Arb Eligible: 2027
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Free Agent: 2030
Full Name: Canaan Elijah Smith-Njigba
Pronunciation: \KAY-nin smith-in-JIG-buh\
Twitter:
@CanaanSmith_
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
2023 Fielding Game Log (as LF)