Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at Arizona State University.

Smith attended Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute, where he was named to the High School Baseball All-Star Team by the Toronto Star after his senior year.

[5] On September 3, 2009, the Rangers traded Smith and Manny Piña to the Kansas City Royals for Danny Gutierrez.

[7] Offered the choice between serving as a backup in Class AAA or being released, Smith opted for free agency.

[11][12] At the Pan American Games, Smith was second on the Canadian team in batting average (.350) and on-base plus slugging percentage (.985).