George Smith (American League pitcher)

George Shelby Smith (October 27, 1901 – May 26, 1981) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 through 1930 for the Detroit Tigers (1926–1929) and Boston Red Sox (1930). Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 175 lb., Smith batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

George Smith
Pitcher
Born: (1901-10-27)October 27, 1901
Louisville, Kentucky
Died: May 26, 1981(1981-05-26) (aged 79)
Richmond, Virginia
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 21, 1926, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
September 17, 1930, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record10–8
Strikeouts135
ERA5.28
Teams

In a four-season career, Smith posted 10–8 record with a 5.28 ERA in 132 appearances, including seven starts, one complete game, saves, 135 strikeouts, and 330+23 innings of work.

He gave up one of Babe Ruth's record-setting 60 home runs during the 1927 New York Yankees season.

Smith died at the age of 79 in Richmond, Virginia.

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