Los Angeles, CA – Joy and emotion filled the hearts of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher WillSmith as he was recently announced as a member of the 2025 All‑MLB Team – Second Team. This is a well-deserved recognition for his tireless efforts throughout the season and a testament to his important role on the star-studded Dodgers roster.
In the 2025 season, WillSmith showed consistent performance on both the offensive and defensive fronts, posting a .296 AVG, 17 home runs, and 61 RBIs in 110 games. He also stood out for his ability to manage the pitching staff, catching many important innings and being a solid support in tense series. Thanks to these contributions, the Dodgers not only maintained their strength in the regular season but also advanced deep into the playoffs.
Soon after the All‑MLB Team announcement, WillSmith shared in an emotional interview: “This is a very special moment for me. I am grateful to the entire Dodgers team, the coaching staff and the fans. This is not just a personal achievement, but it is the achievement of everyone who stands by me every day.” Tears unexpectedly rolled down his cheeks, but his bright smile showed the happiness and pride of a player who has overcome many challenges to achieve success.
Along with WillSmith, Shohei Ohtani was named to the First Team DH and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the First Team P, creating a trio of shining stars for the Dodgers across MLB. While Ohtani received global attention for his unique two-way ability, WillSmith – as a catcher – was the team’s tactical heart and brain, helping coordinate the pitching staff, manage the game and support his teammates to shine.
“Will is not only a great player on the field, but he is also an example to the team in spirit and perseverance,” said one of Smith’s teammates. “He always shows up early, works hard, and is willing to help everyone. It’s well-deserved recognition.”
Dodgers fans were also proud. On social media, the hashtag #WillSmithAllMLB was trending across Twitter and Instagram, with thousands of posts praising Smith’s dedication, discipline, and inspirational style of play. Many young fans shared that Will is a role model for them: not only good at technique, but also humble, caring, and inspiring to those around him.
Being selected to the 2025 All‑MLB Team marks a significant milestone in WillSmith’s career, especially after overcoming minor injuries and intense pressure during the season. It is not only a recognition of his skill, but also a testament to his will, determination, and relentless fighting spirit.
In his emotional acceptance speech after the awards ceremony, Smith emphasized: “I want to thank everyone who has been there for me – my teammates, my coaches, my fans. Every win, every moment on the field is special because of them.”
With the 2025 All‑MLB Team, WillSmith not only affirmed his position as the Dodgers’ and MLB’s top catcher, but also proved that consistent effort, humility, and teamwork are the ingredients for a player to reach the top. This was a season where WillSmith’s name was not only marked by statistics, but also by inspiration and a big heart – a season that every Dodgers fan, and the baseball world, admired.
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