Caleb Smith (baseball)
Caleb Smith | |
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Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Huntsville, Texas, U.S. | July 28, 1991|
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
July 17, 2017, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 20–30 |
Earned run average | 4.55 |
Strikeouts | 478 |
Teams | |
Caleb Anthony Smith (born July 28, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Amateur career
[edit]Following Smith's graduation from Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas, he enrolled at Sam Houston State University where he played college baseball.[1] In 2013, his junior year, he had a 7–5 win–loss record with a 3.44 earned run average (ERA) over 18 games (16 starts).[2]
Professional career
[edit]New York Yankees
[edit]Smith was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 14th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft out of Sam Houston State University.[3][4] He made his professional debut for the Staten Island Yankees and also started one game for the Trenton Thunder. He finished 1–2 with a 1.93 earned run average (ERA) and 57 strikeouts over 51+1⁄3 innings in 14 games (10 starts). He started 2014 with the Charleston RiverDogs. He was named the South Atlantic League player of the week on April 28 after setting a RiverDogs strikeout record with 13.[5][6] He finished the season with the Tampa Yankees. In 27 starts between Charleston and Tampa, he pitched to a 10–9 record and 3.67 ERA. Smith spent 2015 with the Trenton Thunder where he was 10–7 with a 3.38 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) along with pitching one game for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at the end of the season. In 2016, he returned to Trenton where he compiled a 3–5 record and 3.96 ERA in 63.2 innings pitched.[7]
On December 8, 2016, Smith was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2016 Rule 5 draft and then traded to the Chicago Cubs.[8][9]
The Cubs returned Smith to the Yankees on March 28, 2017.[10] The Yankees promoted Smith to the major leagues on July 16.[11]
Miami Marlins
[edit]On November 20, 2017, Smith was traded to the Miami Marlins along with Garrett Cooper in exchange for pitcher Mike King and international bonus pool money.[12] Smith earned a spot in the Marlins' Opening Day starting rotation and was pitching effectively until he severely strained and tore his lat muscle from the bone during a game against the Rockies on June 26. He opted to have season-ending surgery which ended his 2018 campaign.[13] He posted a 5–6 record as a rookie with a 4.19 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 77.1 innings pitched.
Smith earned a spot in the 2019 Opening Day rotation and had a stretch of six consecutive quality starts from April 7 through May 7. However, the Marlins placed him on the injured list with left hip inflammation after his outing on June 6.[14] He was activated on July 6.
Overall in 2019, Smith was 10–11 with a 4.52 ERA. He established new career highs with 168 strikeouts and 28 starts. He also allowed 33 home runs, the second-highest total in a single season in Marlins history.[15]
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]On August 31, 2020, Smith was traded from the Marlins alongside pitcher Humberto Mejía and Julio Frias to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a package deal for outfielder Starling Marte.[16] Smith pitched in 4 games (3 starts), totaling 11 innings of work with 12 strikeouts.
On August 18, 2021, Smith was suspended for ten games by Major League Baseball for having a foreign substance in his glove.[17] In 45 appearances (13 starts) for Arizona, Smith logged a 4–9 record and 4.83 ERA with 124 strikeouts in 113.2 innings pitched.
Smith pitched in 44 contests for the Diamondbacks in 2022, posting a 1–3 record and 4.11 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 70.0 innings of work. In the final day of the season, Smith left a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with what was later diagnosed as a partial tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his throwing arm.[18] He was designated for assignment on November 15, 2022. On November 18, Smith was non–tendered by Arizona and became a free agent.[19]
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]On February 9, 2023, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.[20] In 10 games for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, he struggled to a 6.40 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 45 innings pitched. Smith underwent Tommy John surgery in June, ending his season.[21] He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[22]
Cleburne Railroaders
[edit]On July 29, 2024, Smith signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[23] In 3 starts for Cleburne, he struggled to a 6.75 ERA with 9 strikeouts across 9+1⁄3 innings pitched. Smith was released by the Railroaders on August 14.[24]
Pitching style
[edit]Smith has a three-pitch mix, including a four-seam fastball, slider and changeup.[25]
Personal life
[edit]Smith and his wife, Tori, have two sons together.[26][27]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Huntsville native Caleb Smith debuts in major leagues". July 17, 2017.
- ^ "Caleb Smith drafted in 14th round by the Yankees". June 8, 2013.
- ^ "College lefty Smith goes to Yanks in 14th round". New York Yankees. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ "Caleb Smith drafted in 14th round by the Yankees". GoBearkats.com. June 8, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ "Charleston RiverDogs' Caleb Smith – SAL pitcher of week – 'dialed in'". Post and Courier. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ "Smith sets RiverDogs record with 13 Ks". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ "Caleb Smith Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "2016 Rule 5 Draft results". MLB.com. December 8, 2016. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ Gonzales, Mark. "Cubs acquire left-handed reliever Caleb Smith from Brewers". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ "Cubs return Rule 5 lefty Caleb Smith to Yankees as roster comes into focus". March 28, 2017. Archived from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ "Yankees' Caleb Smith: Added to 40-man roster". July 16, 2017.
- ^ "Derek Jeter's First Trade As Marlins CEO Is With Yankees". November 20, 2017.
- ^ DeFranks, Matthew. "Marlins left-hander Caleb Smith opts for surgery, will miss rest of season". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ Sussman, Ely (June 8, 2019). "Marlins injuries: Caleb Smith confesses to hip issue; Julian Fernández shut down". Fish Stripes. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Miami Marlins Top 10 Single-Season Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Marlins acquire Starling Marte (source)". MLB.com. August 31, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
- ^ "D-backs' Smith gets ban for substance on glove". August 24, 2021.
- ^ "Coming back from elbow injury, Pirates lefty Caleb Smith working to become a starter again". triblive.com. March 17, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Announce Several Roster Moves". mlbtraderumors.com. November 15, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates' Caleb Smith: Lands deal with Pirates". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "Right-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido to join Pirates and start during upcoming Cubs series".
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "Caleb Smith Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics | MLB.com". baseballsavant.com. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Tori Bumpas on Instagram: "Our handsome man made his debut on Tuesday August 9th at 11:52 am."". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Caleb Smith on Instagram: "Everyone say hi to Cash Anthony Smith, the newest addition to our wonderful little family. He came into this world on Feb 13th 4:23pm at 7lbs 1oz 19 3/4""".
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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- 1991 births
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- People from Huntsville, Texas
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- Staten Island Yankees players
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- Charleston RiverDogs players
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- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players
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