Cade Smith

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Smith made his postseason debut on October 5, striking out all four Detroit Tigers he faced in a 7–0 Cleveland victory in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Smith fanned 12 of the 22 batters he faced in the ALDS, setting a major league record for strikeouts by a reliever in the Division Series.

Pitching style

Smith is notable for his high strikeout rates. He primarily throws a four-seam fastball that averages around 96 mph. His main secondary pitch is a splitter, and he also mixes in a sweeper on occasion. He is also known for his elite extension, among the highest in Major League Baseball, which allows him to release the ball closer to home plate, making his velocity appear even faster to hitters. In addition, his release point is lower than league average, creating a deceptive angle that makes his fastball appear to rise more than expected. [9] [10]

Personal life

Smith is married to Elizabeth, an American. He is a Christian. [11] He grew up as a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays. [12]

References

  1. "Rainbow Warriors look for 'Twin' career out of Cade Smith".
  2. "Abbotsford's Cade Smith picked by Minnesota Twins". The Abbotsford News. June 14, 2017.
  3. Tsai, Stephen (June 16, 2020). "University of Hawaii pitcher Cade Smith signs with Indians". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  4. "Former 'Bows Pitcher, Cade Smith, ready for chance with Cleveland Indians". June 20, 2020.
  5. "Guardians' Martinez stepping up vs. older competition in AFL". MLB.com.
  6. "Abbotsford's Cade Smith named to Team Canada for World Baseball Classic". Hope Standard. February 10, 2023.
  7. Bell, Mandy (November 14, 2023). "Quantrill DFA'd in surprising move to protect young pitchers". MLB.com.
  8. "Cade Smith reunites with family, sets club record in MLB debut". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  9. Clemens, Ben (June 27, 2024). "Cade Smith's Fastball, Examined". FanGraphs Baseball.
  10. "Cade Smith Stats: Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics". baseballsavant.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  11. Shushkewich, Tyson (January 16, 2025). "Reliever Cade Smith takes home Special Achievement Award from Baseball Canada". BlueJaysNation.
  12. "Cade Smith Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
Cade Smith
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Smith in 2024
Cleveland Guardians – No. 36
Pitcher
Born: (1999-05-09) May 9, 1999 (age 26)
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 30, 2024, for the Cleveland Guardians