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D-Backs draft pick pays off parents' mortgage in emotional Christmas video

Pavin Smith's mother burst into tears reading a note from her son on Christmas Day.
Virginia first baseman Pavin Smith (10) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against Vanderbilt in game three of the 2015 College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. (Photo: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports)

What would you do with $5 million?

Arizona Diamondbacks 2017 first-round pick Pavin Smith did his best Santa Claus impression after he received that kind of cash.

Smith paid off his parents' mortgage as a Christmas gift, giving them a note that his mother read aloud on video Christmas Day.

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Smith, a University of Virginia product, saw his first professional action in 2017 for Arizona's low-A affiliate, the Hillsboro (Oregon) Hops.

The first baseman hit .318 with an on-base average of .401 and 27 RBIs in 195 at-bats.

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