Chuck Smith (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chuck Smith |
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Smith with the South Bend Silver Hawks in 1995
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: October 21, 1969 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| June 13, 2000, for the Florida Marlins | |||
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| July 24, 2001, for the Florida Marlins | |||
| CPBL statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 2–7 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.31 | ||
| Strikeouts | 40 | ||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 11–11 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.84 | ||
| Strikeouts | 189 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 4–6 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.55 | ||
| Strikeouts | 45 | ||
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Charles Edward Smith (born October 21, 1969) is an American who used to play Major League Baseball. He was a talented pitcher and also served as a mayor in Woodmere, Ohio. When he was growing up, his favorite baseball player was Satchel Paige.
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Baseball Career Highlights
Starting His Journey
Chuck Smith started his baseball path when he was picked in the 1989 draft by the Montreal Expos. He didn't sign with them at first. But in 1991, the Houston Astros signed him as a free agent.
Smith played baseball at many different levels. This included independent baseball and playing in other countries. He played as both a starter and a reliever. In 1995, he had one of his best seasons with the South Bend Silver Hawks. He won 10 games and had a low earned run average (ERA) of 2.67. He also struck out 145 batters that year.
Reaching the Major Leagues
After playing in the minor leagues for many years, Smith finally made it to Major League Baseball when he was 30 years old. This was in 2000 with the Florida Marlins. He had been traded to the Marlins for another player, Brant Brown.
His first game in the major leagues was on June 30. He pitched well, giving up only one earned run and striking out six batters. He didn't get a win or a loss in that game. On July 27, he earned his first major league win against the Atlanta Braves. He finished his first season with a record of 6 wins and 6 losses, and an ERA of 3.23. He even got a vote for the National League Rookie of the Year.
Chuck Smith was known for his great control when pitching. He could throw his fastball high to get batters out. He also used slower pitches to make batters hit ground balls. In 2001, his ERA went up to 4.70. He played his last major league game on July 24, 2001.
In 2004, Smith played for the Richmond Braves. He led the International League in strikeouts with 129. In 2006, he pitched for the Brother Elephants in the Chinese Professional Baseball League.
Overall Baseball Stats
In his time in the major leagues, Chuck Smith had 11 wins and 11 losses. His overall ERA was 3.84. He struck out 189 batters in over 210 innings pitched. He only gave up 16 home runs in his entire major league career.
After playing for the Marlins, he continued to play in the minor leagues for different teams. He finished his minor league career with 89 wins and 76 losses. His minor league ERA was 3.89.
Life After Playing Baseball
After his playing career, Chuck Smith became a pitching coach. In February 2008, he was named the pitching coach for the Lancaster JetHawks. This team is part of the Boston Red Sox's minor league system.
In November 2009, Chuck Smith was elected mayor of Woodmere, Ohio. He served two terms as mayor.
Images for kids
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Smith with the South Bend Silver Hawks in 1995
