Will Smith, the Dodgers' franchise catcher, has been hailed as the most overlooked clutch player in baseball. Since his MLB debut in June 2019, Smith has hit five walk-off home runs, and entered this season with 19 total long balls to either tie the score or take the lead in the seventh inning or later of a regular-season contest. He added two more such bombs in last year's World Series, including the title-winning in extra innings in Game 7 in Toronto. Despite feeling off with his swing, Smith managed to stay calm throughout the game. His clutch play has been praised by manager Dave Roberts, who believes Smith's ability to handle big situations better.