Texas Rangers shortstop Josh Smith (8) catches a fly ball during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington.(Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer ...

He finished 2024 as one of Texas’ most valuable players.He played in 149 games — the bulk of which came at third base after Josh Jung fractured his wrist on April 1 against the Tampa Bay Rays ...