AJ Smith-Shawver

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2+1⁄3 innings of relief while recording three strikeouts and one walk. [20] [21] Smith-Shawver made his first start against the Washington Nationals on June 9, [22] yielding two unearned runs on three hits in 5+1⁄3 innings. [2] [23] On June 15, Smith-Shawver earned his first win, giving up six hits and one walk with six strikeouts in 5+2⁄3 innings against the Colorado Rockies. [24] He became the youngest Braves pitcher to win a game since Steve Avery on August 24, 1990. [25] On June 26, Shawver was optioned back down to Gwinnett to make room on the roster for the Braves to promote relief pitcher Dereck Rodriguez. [26]

Smith-Shawver was invited to spring training before the 2024 regular season began, [27] but did not make the club and was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. [28]

Personal life

AJ Smith was raised by his mother Laurie and stepfather Jason. He added Shawver to his surname while in high school. [2]

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AJ Smith-Shawver
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Smith-Shawver with the Gwinnett Stripers in 2024
Atlanta Braves – No. 32
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Born: (2002-11-20) November 20, 2002 (age 21)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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June 4, 2023, for the Atlanta Braves
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