Shane Smith (baseball)

59+2⁄3 innings pitched. ^[3] While pitching for Biloxi in 2024, the Brewers named him their minor league pitcher of the month for May. ^[4] In 32 total appearances for Biloxi and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, Smith posted a 6–3 record and 3.05 ERA with 113 strikeouts across 94+1⁄3 innings pitched. ^[5]

Chicago White Sox

On December 11, 2024, the Chicago White Sox selected Smith from the Brewers with the first selection of the Rule 5 draft. ^{[6] [7]} On March 20, 2025, the White Sox announced that Smith had made their Opening Day roster. ^{[8] [9]} He made his MLB debut on April 1. ^[10] On July 6, Smith was selected to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, becoming only the second player—the first having been Dan Uggla in 2006—to be named an All-Star in the season following their Rule 5 selection. ^[11]

See also

• Rule 5 draft results

Career statistics

MLB

Statistical data for Smith’s MLB career are available at independent databases: ^{[12] [13]}

Minor leagues

Season-by-season statistics (MiLB and AFL) are compiled by independent outlets: ^[14]

References

1. McConnell, Joe. "Former Danvers American two-time Williamsport star signs with Brewers to begin pro career". Wicked Local.
2. McConnell, Joe. "Former Danvers American two-time Williamsport star signs with Brewers to begin pro career". Wicked Local. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
3. "Shane Smith – Stats – Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
4. "Shane Smith Named Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month for May". Minor League Baseball .
5. "Chicago White Sox Select Pitcher Shane Smith No. 1 In Rule 5 Draft". forbes.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
6. "White Sox select pitcher Shane Smith in Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com (Press release). December 11, 2024.
7. Hogg, Curt (March 19, 2025). "The Brewers didn't protect this prospect in the Rule 5 draft. He's looking promising for the White Sox". Journal Sentinel.
8. Connon, Sam (March 20, 2025). "Chicago White Sox Rule 5 Draft Pick Shane Smith Reacts to Making Opening Day Roster". Chicago White Sox On SI.
9. Merkin, Scott (March 28, 2025). "It's a Massachusetts reunion for these 3 White Sox hurlers". MLB.com.
10. Merkin, Scott (April 2, 2025). "Historic run for White Sox ends with Smith's strong MLB debut". MLB.com.
11. "Danvers' Shane Smith makes history with All-Star nod for White Sox" . The Boston Globe . July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
12. "Shane Smith Stats". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
13. "Shane Smith — Stats — Pitching". FanGraphs. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
14. "Shane Smith minor league statistics". StatsCrew. Retrieved September 6, 2025.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB  ·  ESPN  ·  Baseball Reference  ·  Fangraphs  ·  Baseball Reference (Minors)  ·  Baseball Almanac

Shane Smith
Chicago White Sox – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: (2000-04-04) April 4, 2000 (age 25) Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 1, 2025, for the Chicago White Sox

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