Dylan Smith (baseball)

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6+13 innings over four appearances with one start before the season ended prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic. [3] He became a starter prior to his junior season and went 2–8 with a 3.84 ERA with 113 strikeouts 20 walks in 98+13 innings pitched across 16 starts. [4]

Smith was selected in the 3rd round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers. [5] Smith signed with the team on July 26, 2021, and received a $1,115,000 signing bonus. [6]

Smith split the beginning of the 2025 campaign between the Double-A Erie SeaWolves and Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, recording a combined 1.80 ERA over his first 20 innings of work. On May 30, 2025, Smith was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [7] He made his major league debut on June 2 against the Chicago White Sox, pitching two scoreless innings of relief. [8] On July 2, Smith recorded his first career win after tossing 3+13 scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals. [9]

References

  1. Yates, Clinton (April 9, 2021). "The Real Deal's roots run deep in Alabama". Andscape . Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  2. "Detroit Tigers grab Alabama RHP Dylan Smith, after his breakthrough season, in MLB draft". Detroit Free Press . July 12, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  3. Beck, Jason (March 2, 2022). "Confident Smith (No. 7 prospect) turning heads at minicamp". MLB.com . Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  4. Henning, Lynn (July 12, 2021). "Tigers tap into Alabama well again, select RHP Dylan Smith in Round 3". The Detroit News . Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  5. Stephenson, Creg (July 12, 2021). "Alabama's Dylan Smith drafted by Detroit Tigers". AL.com . Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  6. Beck, Jason (July 26, 2021). "Third-rounder Smith, Tigers agree to terms". MLB.com . Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  7. McDonald, Darragh (May 30, 2025). "Tigers Place Jackson Jobe On IL With Flexor Strain". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  8. "Family cheers as 'The Real Deal' Dylan Smith makes MLB debut for your Detroit Tigers in dominant fashion". clickondetroit.com. June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  9. "Tigers 11-2 Nationals (Jul 2, 2025) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
Dylan Smith
Detroit Tigers – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (2000-05-28) May 28, 2000 (age 25)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 2, 2025, for the Detroit Tigers