Dan Smith (right-handed pitcher) explained

Dan Smith
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:15 September 1975
Birth Place:Flemington, New Jersey, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 8
Debutyear:1999
Debutteam:Montreal Expos
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 25
Finalyear:2003
Finalteam:Montreal Expos
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:7–12
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.23
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:142
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Daniel Charles Smith Jr. (born September 15, 1975) is a former American professional right-handed baseball pitcher who played Major League Baseball from – for the Texas Rangers, Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox. In his major league debut, Smith struck out nine batters, retiring 20 in a row at one point, in a win over the Boston Red Sox.[1] Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th career hit off Smith on August 6, 1999.[2] In July 2003, he was placed on the disabled list with inflammation in his rotator cuff which required surgery and would not pitch in the majors again.[3] [4]

In July 2018, Smith was named the CEO of Watco, a transportation company based in Pittsburg, Kansas.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Schremmer . Mark . Former major leaguer Dan Smith shares baseball story . 17 March 2023 . . July 20, 2014 . en.
  2. Web site: Tony Gwynn's 3,000th Hit . 2009-01-01 . baseballhalloffame.org . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090212165818/http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/3000_hit_club/gwynn_tony.htm . 2009-02-12 .
  3. News: MLB - Friday roundup: Pride of the Yankees at last . 17 March 2023 . . . . July 4, 2003.
  4. Web site: Dan Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More . . . 17 March 2023 . en.
  5. News: Senese . Kyra . Smith new CEO at Watco . 17 March 2023 . . 17 July 2018.