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77+1⁄3 innings and struck out 85 batters. [16] He had his contract selected to the major leagues on May 5.[ citation needed ] With the Brewers, he was 0–1 with a 7.82 ERA in 12+2⁄3 innings. [16] On August 9, Smith was designated for assignment.[ citation needed ]

San Francisco Giants

On August 12, 2019, Smith was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants. [19] With the Sacramento River Cats of the PCL, he was 1–1 with a 4.20 ERA in 15 innings in which he struck out 18 batters. [16] With the Giants, he was 0–0 with a 2.08 ERA in eight innings. [16] Smith was designated for assignment by the Giants on February 10, 2020.

Oakland Athletics

On February 15, 2020, the Giants traded Smith to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. This trade was the first swap involving a major league player between the Bay Area rivals since December 4, 1990, when the Athletics acquired Ernest Riles from the Giants for Darren Lewis and minor league starting pitcher Pedro Pena. [20]

Smith picked up wins in his first two appearances for the Athletics, in which he allowed two hits and a walk in three scoreless innings combined. He was credited with his first career save on August 7, 2020, by throwing the last three innings of a 7–2 win over the Houston Astros, during which he allowed only one hit and no runs. On August 17, Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list with a forearm strain, two days after surrendering his first runs of the season to his former team, the Giants, on a three-run home run. In 6 games for the A's, Smith registered an ERA of 2.25 in 12 innings.

Smith pitched in 31 games for Oakland in 2021, going 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA and 28 strikeouts. On September 14, 2021, the A's designated Smith for assignment. [21] On October 12, Smith elected free agency. [22]

Saitama Seibu Lions

On January 18, 2022, Smith signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [23]

Hanwha Eagles

On December 18, 2022, Smith signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization. [24] He was released on April 19, 2023, after suffering a strain in his throwing shoulder. Smith had suffered the injury in his only appearance for Hanwha, a start in which he exited partway through the third inning. [25]

Miami Marlins

On January 2, 2024, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. [26] On March 27, after exercising the upward mobility clause in his contract, he was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations and subsequently selected to the 40–man roster. [27] In 25 appearances for the Marlins, Smith compiled a 4.25 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 29+2⁄3 innings pitched. On June 14, Smith was designated for assignment by Miami. [28]

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  25. ↑ "KBO's Hanwha Eagles Sign Ricardo Sanchez, Release Burch Smith".
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Burch Smith
Burch Smith pitching for the Rays in 2015 Extend Spring Training (Cropped).jpg
Smith with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015
Miami Marlins
Pitcher
Born: (1990-04-12) April 12, 1990 (age 34)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 11, 2013, for the San Diego Padres
NPB: April 19, 2022, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
KBO: April 1, 2023, for the Hanwha Eagles