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    LeeSmith

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      4/12/1957
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Shreveport, LA
    • Birthdate
      4/12/1957
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Shreveport, LA

    Career Stats

    • SV
      478
      ERA
      3.03
      K
      1251
      WHIP
      1.26
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate4/12/1957
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceShreveport, LA
    Debut Year1980

    Career History

    Montreal             Expos
    Montreal Expos1997-1997 (1 Season)
    Cincinnati           Reds
    Cincinnati Reds1996*-1996 (1 Season)
    California           Angels
    California Angels1995-1996* (2 Seasons)
    Baltimore            Orioles
    Baltimore Orioles1994-1994 (1 Season)
    New York             Yankees
    New York Yankees1993*-1993 (1 Season)
    St. Louis            Cardinals
    St. Louis Cardinals1990*-1993* (4 Seasons)
    Boston               Red Sox
    Boston Red Sox1988-1990* (3 Seasons)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs1980-1987 (8 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    MLB
    Relief Man Award
    3xRelief Man Award
    1994, 1992, 1991

    MLB News

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    Ex-Guardians catcher Bo Naylor: Nothing unusual about Clase, Ortiz pitches

    Ex-Guardians catcher Bo Naylor: Nothing unusual about Clase, Ortiz pitches

    Bo Naylor testified Thursday that he didn't think there was anything unusual about the pitches Emmanuel Clase or Luis Ortiz are accused of rigging.
    Joe West, 4 other former umpires sue over MLB retirement plan

    Joe West, 4 other former umpires sue over MLB retirement plan

    A lawyer for the retired umpires said Thursday the amount owed is in excess of $2 million.
    Louis Varland, Andy Pages among Super 2 arbitration eligibles

    Louis Varland, Andy Pages among Super 2 arbitration eligibles

    Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages and Rangers lefty Jacob Latz are among 28 players who are eligible for arbitration as Super 2s.
    Best of MLB playoffs: Moments, games that defined October

    Best of MLB playoffs: Moments, games that defined October

    A week after the Brewers completed their title run, here's what we won't soon forget from the 2026 postseason.
    Mariners introduce first-time manager Jason Kanzler

    Mariners introduce first-time manager Jason Kanzler

    Jason Kanzler comes from an analytics and data-friendly background, something the club seemed to want after firing Dan Wilson.
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