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 | |||
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: October 27, 1901 Louisville, Kentucky | |||
| Died: May 26, 1981 (aged 79) Richmond, Virginia | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| April 21, 1926, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| September 17, 1930, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win-Loss Record | 10-8 | ||
| Strikeouts | 135 | ||
| ERA | 5.28 | ||
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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 2⁄3 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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