Playing time revealing for Smith

Seth Smith is too experienced to be a prospect anymore but more playing time is revealing that the Rockies outfielder has everyday hitting ability.

Smith may never be a 20 homer, 100 RBI producer but his bat control make him a plus hitter with alley power and a solid, if unspectacular part of the order. He can't carry a team but can be a solid part of a good one, either in Denver or elsewhere.

Hitting .308 with 12 homers and 42 RBI in 263 at bats is worthy of recognition. Smith is an underrated part of the Rockies' positive season. While is likely to remain in Colorado, Smith could have real trade value as a piece in a larger deal.