Will Smith Parents: Who Are Will Smith Parents?

Will Smith’s real name, William Dills Smith is an American professional baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Louisville Cardinals.



He was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers squad that won the World Series in 2020. Prior to his selection, he attended the University of Louisville and was named to the ACC third team in 2016.

William Dills Smith
William Dills Smith

He began his professional career with the Ogden Raptors of the Vanguard League.



In the fifth game of the National League Championship Series on October 16, 2020, he became the first Major League Baseball player to face a pitcher with the same name on batting in the playoffs, making Major League history.

He was up against a pitcher for Will Smith’s Atlanta Braves at the time. On May 28, 2019, he faced Steven Matz for the first time in his career.

He was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He shares a home with his wife, Cara.

Will Smith Parents: Who Are Will Smith Parents?

William Dills Smith was born on March 28, 1995, to parents Mark Smith and Julie Smith. His parents also gave birth to Sara Smith, William’s younger sister.

William Dills Smith’s parents have kept a private life.