Chris Smith (pitcher, born 1988)

Last updated
1⁄3innings pitched. [1] In the offseason, Smith played for the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League, where he posted a 3–3 record, 2.31 ERA, and 65 strikeouts in 502⁄3 innings. [1] He returned to the Washington Wild Things in 2012, where he logged a 9–6 record and 2.92 ERA in 19 appearances.

New York Yankees

On January 3, 2013, Smith signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees organization, but did not play that year due to a stress fracture in his forearm. [3] In 2014, he was assigned to their Class-A affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs. He was later promoted to the Advanced-A Tampa Yankees, and in 32 total relief appearances, posted a 1–2 record, 2.98 ERA, and 49 strikeouts in 511⁄3 innings. [1] Smith began the 2015 season with Tampa, and in May earned a promotion to the Double-A Trenton Thunder. At the end of May he was sent back to Tampa, and on July 26, Smith was released by the Yankees organization. [1]

Toronto Blue Jays

On August 1, 2015, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and played with the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays and Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Smith made 31 total relief appearances in 2015, and pitched to a 4–2 record, 2.05 ERA, and 57 strikeouts in 522⁄3 innings. [1] In the offseason, he played for the Gigantes de Carolina of the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente. [1] Smith was assigned to New Hampshire to open the 2016 minor league season, and earned a late-season promotion to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. [4] He recorded a stellar campaign, making 47 appearances and posting a 1–3 record, 1.93 ERA, 76 strikeouts, and 15 saves in 602⁄3 innings. [1]

Smith was called up by the Blue Jays for the first time on September 27, 2016; [5] however, he didn't make an appearance for the team. After Jason Grilli was designated for assignment on June 27, 2017, Smith was recalled by the Blue Jays. [6] On August 12, Smith was designated for assignment. [7] On November 7, 2017, Smith elected free agency. [8]

Washington Nationals

On December 21, 2017, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. [9] He was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, where he posted a 4–5 record and 3.93 ERA in 49 appearances. Smith elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018. [10]

Detroit Tigers

On December 13, 2018, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. [11] Early in spring training, Smith suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, which required Tommy John surgery. [12] Smith was released by the Tigers on March 5, 2019, after the season ending injury. [13] Smith re-signed with the Tigers on a minor league deal on February 7, 2020. Smith did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [14] He was released by the Tigers organization on July 3, 2020.

On June 27, 2021, Smith announced his retirement from professional baseball via Twitter. [15]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Grilli</span> American baseball player (born 1976)

Jason Michael Grilli is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, and Texas Rangers. Taken as the fourth overall selection of the 1997 MLB draft by the San Francisco Giants, Grilli was one of the top starting pitcher prospects in all of Minor League Baseball, ranked 54th in 1998 and 44th in 1999. The Giants traded him to the Florida Marlins in 1999, for whom he debuted on May 11, 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ernesto Frieri</span> Colombian baseball player (born 1985)

Ernesto Frieri Gutiérrez [free-eh'-ree] is a Colombian former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">César Valdez</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1985)

César Miguel Valdez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Angels, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Lamigo Monkeys.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Sanchez (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1992)

Aaron Jacob Sanchez is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, and Minnesota Twins. He was drafted by the Blue Jays in the first round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft, and made his MLB debut in 2014. In 2015, Sanchez was ranked by MLB as the number 3 prospect in the Blue Jays' organization, and the 44th best prospect in baseball.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Hutchison (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1990)

Andrew Scott Hutchison is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dominic Leone</span> American baseball player (born 1991)

Dominic Joseph Leone, nicknamed "Dominator", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels. Leone played college baseball for the Clemson Tigers. The Mariners selected Leone in the 16th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bo Schultz</span> American baseball player (born 1985)

Patrick Bowen Schultz is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays.

Taylor James Cole is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 29th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut for the Blue Jays in 2017 and also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miguel Castro</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1994)

Miguel Ángel Castro is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets and New York Yankees. Castro signed with the Blue Jays as an international free agent in 2012, and made his MLB debut in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Tepera</span> American baseball pitcher (born 1987)

Dennis Ryan Tepera is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and St. Louis Cardinals. He attended Brazoswood High School in Texas, and played college baseball for the Sam Houston State Bearkats.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Borucki</span> American baseball pitcher (born 1994)

Ryan Joseph Borucki is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Green (pitcher)</span> American baseball pitcher (born 1991)

Chad Keith Green is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played MLB for the New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2016 as a starting pitcher, and became a relief pitcher in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chad Girodo</span> American baseball player (born 1991)

Chad Alan Girodo is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, who drafted him in 2013. Girodo played in the Blue Jays' minor league organization for parts of four seasons before being called up to the Major Leagues for the first time on April 22, 2016.

Timothy James Zeuch is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. He played college baseball for the Pittsburgh Panthers, and was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Maese</span> American baseball pitcher

Justin Alex Maese is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 3rd round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, but never played in the majors after playing parts of seven minor league seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danny Barnes (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1989)

Daniel J. Barnes is an American former professional baseball pitcher who is currently an assistant coach for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for 3 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tim Mayza</span> American baseball player (born 1992)

Timothy Gerard Mayza is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Romano</span> Canadian baseball player (born 1993)

Jordan Robert Romano is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thomas Pannone</span> American baseball player (born 1994)

Thomas Edward Pannone is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers, and in the KBO League for the Kia Tigers

<span class="mw-page-title-main">José Fernández (pitcher, born 1993)</span> Dominican baseball pitcher

José Manuel Fernández is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Chris Smith Register Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers - Chris Smith". kwcpanthers.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ Seiner, Jake (May 16, 2014). "Affiliated: One journey to making the Minors". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  4. ↑ Moritz, Amy (August 28, 2016). "Chris Smith takes a non-traditional route to his Triple-A baseball debut". insidepitch.buffalonews.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  5. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (September 27, 2016). "Blue Jays expected to promote right-handed reliever Chris Smith". Sportsnet . Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Blue Jays' Jason Grilli designated for assignment". Sportsnet . June 27, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Blue Jays place Russell Martin on 10-day DL with oblique strain". Sportsnet . August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  8. ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 7, 2017). "Minor League Free Agents 2017". Baseball America . Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  9. ↑ Todd, Jeff (December 21, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/21/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ Byrne, Connor (December 13, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/13/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Tigers' Chris Smith: Ruptures UCL in live BP session". cbssports.com. February 21, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Chris Smith: Released by Tigers". CBSSports.com. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 2019-03-09.
  14. ↑ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". 30 June 2020.
  15. ↑ "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/28/21". 28 June 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.
Chris Smith
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-19) August 19, 1988 (age 35)
Louisville, Kentucky
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 27, 2017, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
July 28, 2017, for the Toronto Blue Jays