George Smith (American League pitcher) explained

George Smith
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:October 27, 1901
Birth Place:Louisville, Kentucky
Death Place:Richmond, Virginia
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 21
Debutteam:Detroit Tigers
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 17
Finalteam:Boston Red Sox
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:10–8
Stat2label:Strikeouts
Stat2value:135
Stat3label:ERA
Stat3value:5.28
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George Shelby Smith (October 27, 1901 – May 26, 1981) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Detroit Tigers (1926–1929) and Boston Red Sox (1930). Listed at, 175 lb., Smith batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky. In a four-season career, Smith posted 10–8 record with a 5.28 ERA in 132 appearances, including seven starts, one complete game, saves, 135 strikeouts, and innings of work.

He gave up one of Babe Ruth's record-setting 60 home runs during the 1927 New York Yankees season.

Smith died at the age of 79 in Richmond, Virginia.

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