George Smith (American League pitcher)
George Smith | |||
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Pitcher | |||
Born: Louisville, Kentucky | October 27, 1901|||
Died: May 26, 1981 79) Richmond, Virginia | (aged|||
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MLB debut | |||
April 21, 1926, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
September 17, 1930, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Win-Loss Record | 10-8 | ||
Strikeouts | 135 | ||
ERA | 5.28 | ||
Teams | |||
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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 1926 through 1930 for the Detroit Tigers (1926–1929) and Boston Red Sox (1930). Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 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 330⅔ 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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