Jacob Michael Smolinski (born February 9, 1989) is an American professional baseball left fielder for the NC Dinos of the KBO League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics.\n', '

Born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, Smolinski attended Boylan Catholic High School where he also starred in football as a quarterback. In baseball, Smolinski was a shortstop and pitcher. As a senior, Smolinski batted .441 with 13 home runs and 49 RBIs.\n', '

Smolinski was drafted as a left fielder and third baseman by the Washington Nationals in the second round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft, out of high school.\n', '

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