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'''Joshua Dwayne Smith''' (born October 11, 1989) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Cleveland Indians]] and [[Miami Marlins]]. Listed at {{convert|6|ft|3|in|m}} and {{convert|200|lb|kg}}, he bats and throws left-handed.
'''Joshua Dwayne Smith''' (born October 11, 1989) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[El Águila de Veracruz]] of the [[Mexican League]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Cleveland Indians]] and [[Miami Marlins]]. Listed at {{convert|6|ft|3|in|m}} and {{convert|200|lb|kg}}, he bats and throws left-handed.


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
The [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] selected Smith in the 25th round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft|2012 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Josh D. Smith |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/josh-d-smith-605479?season=2019&team=114&stats=career-r-pitching-minors&year=2019 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> During his time in the Pirates organization from 2012 through 2016, he played for the [[Gulf Coast Pirates]], [[State College Spikes]], [[West Virginia Power]], [[Bradenton Marauders]], [[Altoona Curve]], and [[Indianapolis Indians]].
The [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] selected Smith in the 25th round of the [[2012 Major League Baseball draft|2012 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Josh D. Smith |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/josh-d-smith-605479?season=2019&team=114&stats=career-r-pitching-minors&year=2019 |website=MLB.com}}</ref> During his time in the Pirates organization from 2012 through 2016, he played for the [[Gulf Coast Pirates]], [[State College Spikes]], [[West Virginia Power]], [[Bradenton Marauders]], [[Altoona Curve]], and [[Indianapolis Indians]].


===Boston Red Sox===
===Boston Red Sox===
On December 8, 2016, [[Boston Red Sox]] selected Smith from the Pirates in the minor league phase of the 2016 [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Josh D. Smith |url=http://soxprospects.com/players/smith-josh.htm |website=SoxProspects.com}}</ref> In 2017 and 2018, he played for the [[Portland Sea Dogs]], and the [[Pawtucket Red Sox]].
On December 8, 2016, [[Boston Red Sox]] selected Smith from the Pirates in the minor league phase of the 2016 [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Josh D. Smith |url=http://soxprospects.com/players/smith-josh.htm |website=SoxProspects.com}}</ref> In 2017, he played for the Double–A [[Portland Sea Dogs]] and the Triple–A [[Pawtucket Red Sox]].

Smith spent the 2018 season split between Portland and Pawtucket, making 30 appearances and accumulating a 9–4 record and 3.14 ERA with 103 strikeouts across {{fraction|103|1|3}} innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=April 30, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 6, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


===Cleveland Indians===
===Cleveland Indians===
Smith elected free agency following the 2018 season and signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Indians]] on December 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indians' Josh Smith: Signs with Cleveland|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/indians-josh-smith-signs-with-cleveland/|work=CBS Sports|author=RotoWire Staff|date=November 28, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref>
Smith signed a minor league contract with the [[Cleveland Indians]] on December 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indians' Josh Smith: Signs with Cleveland|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/indians-josh-smith-signs-with-cleveland/|work=CBS Sports|author=RotoWire Staff|date=November 28, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref>


In 2019, Smith began the season with the [[Columbus Clippers]], the Indians' Triple-A affiliate. The Indians selected Smith's contract on May 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indians promote LHP Josh Smith, OF Greg Allen from Triple-A Columbus |url=https://www.mlb.com/indians/press-release/josh-smith-greg-allen-promoted-to-indians?t=indians-press-releases |work=MLB.com |date=May 25, 2019}}</ref> He made his major league debut that evening against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]], allowing no [[earned run]]s and striking out three batters in {{frac|1|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Smith makes MLB debut with Indians Saturday|url=https://www.milb.com/west-virginia-power/news/smith-makes-mlb-debut-with-indians-saturday/c-307467880|publisher=MiLB.com|author=Kyle Youmans|date=May 26, 2019|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref> Smith was [[designated for assignment]] on September 13, 2019,<ref name=MM/> after he appeared in eight games, striking out 12 in {{frac|8|1|3}} innings with a 5.40 ERA.
In 2019, Smith began the season with the [[Columbus Clippers]], the Indians' Triple-A affiliate. The Indians selected Smith's contract on May 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Indians promote LHP Josh Smith, OF Greg Allen from Triple-A Columbus |url=https://www.mlb.com/indians/press-release/josh-smith-greg-allen-promoted-to-indians?t=indians-press-releases |work=MLB.com |date=May 25, 2019}}</ref> He made his major league debut that evening against the [[Tampa Bay Rays]], allowing no [[earned run]]s and striking out three batters in {{frac|1|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Smith makes MLB debut with Indians Saturday|url=https://www.milb.com/west-virginia-power/news/smith-makes-mlb-debut-with-indians-saturday/c-307467880|publisher=MiLB.com|author=Kyle Youmans|date=May 26, 2019|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref> Smith was [[designated for assignment]] on September 13, 2019,<ref name=MM/> after he appeared in eight games, striking out 12 in {{frac|8|1|3}} innings with a 5.40 ERA.
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===Miami Marlins (second stint)===
===Miami Marlins (second stint)===
On July 27, 2020, Smith was claimed off waivers by the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/745484-marlins-josh-d-smith-claimed-by-marlins/ |title=Josh D. Smith: Claimed by Marlins |date=July 27, 2020 |publisher=CBS Sports Interactive |work=www.cbssports.com |access-date=July 27, 2020}}</ref> On August 29, the Marlins designated Smith for assignment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/marlins-announce-several-roster-moves.html|title=Marlins Announce Several Roster Moves}}</ref>
On July 27, 2020, Smith was claimed off waivers by the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/745484-marlins-josh-d-smith-claimed-by-marlins/ |title=Josh D. Smith: Claimed by Marlins |date=July 27, 2020 |publisher=CBS Sports Interactive |work=www.cbssports.com |access-date=July 27, 2020}}</ref> On August 29, the Marlins designated Smith for assignment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/marlins-announce-several-roster-moves.html|title=Marlins Announce Several Roster Moves|date=August 29, 2020 }}</ref>


===Leones de Yucatán===
===Leones de Yucatán===
On May 3, 2022, Smith signed with the [[Leones de Yucatán]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leones.mx/p/|title=PITCHER DE GRANDES LIGAS A LA CUEVA|website=leones.mx|language=Spanish|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> He appeared in 23 games, throwing 23.1 innings with an 8.87 ERA and 20 strikeouts. Smith won the Mexican League Championship with the Leones in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB King’s Series — Championship Series 2022 — Round-up|url=https://gambyl.com/en/baseball/lmb/lmb-kings-series-championship-series-2022-round-up/|access-date=2023-05-10|website=gambyl.com|language=en}}</ref>
On May 3, 2022, Smith signed with the [[Leones de Yucatán]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.leones.mx/p/|title=PITCHER DE GRANDES LIGAS A LA CUEVA|website=leones.mx|date=May 3, 2022 |language=Spanish|access-date=May 3, 2022}}</ref> He appeared in 23 games, throwing 23.1 innings with an 8.87 ERA and 20 strikeouts. Smith won the Mexican League Championship with the Leones in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB King's Series — Championship Series 2022 — Round-up|url=https://gambyl.com/en/baseball/lmb/lmb-kings-series-championship-series-2022-round-up/|access-date=2023-05-10|website=gambyl.com|date=September 20, 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

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On February 20, 2023, Smith retired from professional baseball.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-20-de-febrero-de-2023 | title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 20 de febrero de 2023 }}</ref>


===El Águila de Veracruz===
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On February 20, 2023, Smith retired from professional baseball.<ref>https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-20-de-febrero-de-2023</ref>
On October 1, 2024, Smith came out of retirement and signed with the [[El Águila de Veracruz]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 1 de octubre de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-1-de-octubre-de-2024|access-date=November 12, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/el-aguila-smith-alexander-y-rosa-se-visten-con-el-jersey-jarocho</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
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Latest revision as of 11:51, 1 January 2025

Not to be confused with Josh Smith (right-handed pitcher).

Josh Smith
El Águila de Veracruz
Pitcher
Born: (1989-10-11) October 11, 1989 (age 35)
Pleasant Hill, Missouri, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 25, 2019, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.91
Strikeouts18
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Joshua Dwayne Smith (born October 11, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Miami Marlins. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg), he bats and throws left-handed.

Amateur career

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Smith attended Pleasant Hill High School, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Smith played college baseball for the Wichita State Shockers baseball team during 2009–2012.[1]

Professional career

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Smith in the 25th round of the 2012 MLB draft.[2] During his time in the Pirates organization from 2012 through 2016, he played for the Gulf Coast Pirates, State College Spikes, West Virginia Power, Bradenton Marauders, Altoona Curve, and Indianapolis Indians.

Boston Red Sox

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On December 8, 2016, Boston Red Sox selected Smith from the Pirates in the minor league phase of the 2016 Rule 5 draft.[3] In 2017, he played for the Double–A Portland Sea Dogs and the Triple–A Pawtucket Red Sox.

Smith spent the 2018 season split between Portland and Pawtucket, making 30 appearances and accumulating a 9–4 record and 3.14 ERA with 103 strikeouts across 103+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[4]

Cleveland Indians

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Smith signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on December 1, 2018.[5]

In 2019, Smith began the season with the Columbus Clippers, the Indians' Triple-A affiliate. The Indians selected Smith's contract on May 25, 2019.[6] He made his major league debut that evening against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing no earned runs and striking out three batters in 1+2⁄3 innings.[7] Smith was designated for assignment on September 13, 2019,[8] after he appeared in eight games, striking out 12 in 8+1⁄3 innings with a 5.40 ERA.

Miami Marlins

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On September 14, 2019, the Miami Marlins claimed Smith off waivers.[8] Smith made six appearances with the Marlins, recording an 8.31 ERA and striking out two batters in 4+1⁄3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds

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On October 16, 2019, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[9] On July 24, 2020, Smith was designated for assignment by the Reds organization.

Miami Marlins (second stint)

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On July 27, 2020, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.[10] On August 29, the Marlins designated Smith for assignment.[11]

Leones de Yucatán

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On May 3, 2022, Smith signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[12] He appeared in 23 games, throwing 23.1 innings with an 8.87 ERA and 20 strikeouts. Smith won the Mexican League Championship with the Leones in 2022.[13]

On February 20, 2023, Smith retired from professional baseball.[14]

El Águila de Veracruz

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On October 1, 2024, Smith came out of retirement and signed with the El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League.[15][16]

Personal

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Smith is often referred to online and in print as Josh D. Smith, to differentiate him from Josh A. Smith, especially since the two players were teammates for the Pawtucket Red Sox in 2018.[17] The two were also teammates for the Miami Marlins in 2020.[18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Josh Smith". Wichita State Athletics.
  2. ^ "Josh D. Smith". MLB.com.
  3. ^ "Josh D. Smith". SoxProspects.com.
  4. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ RotoWire Staff (November 28, 2018). "Indians' Josh Smith: Signs with Cleveland". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  6. ^ "Indians promote LHP Josh Smith, OF Greg Allen from Triple-A Columbus". MLB.com. May 25, 2019.
  7. ^ Kyle Youmans (May 26, 2019). "Smith makes MLB debut with Indians Saturday". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Chris Haft (September 14, 2019). "Marlins get lefty reliever off waivers from Indians". MLB.com. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  9. ^ Mark Sheldon (October 16, 2019). "Reds claim LHP Smith; DFA C Graterol". MLB.com. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  10. ^ "Josh D. Smith: Claimed by Marlins". www.cbssports.com. CBS Sports Interactive. July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  11. ^ "Marlins Announce Several Roster Moves". August 29, 2020.
  12. ^ "PITCHER DE GRANDES LIGAS A LA CUEVA". leones.mx (in Spanish). May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  13. ^ "LMB King's Series — Championship Series 2022 — Round-up". gambyl.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  14. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 20 de febrero de 2023".
  15. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 1 de octubre de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  16. ^ https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/el-aguila-smith-alexander-y-rosa-se-visten-con-el-jersey-jarocho
  17. ^ Mike Monaco (June 20, 2018). "Josh Smith Saves Win For Josh Smith". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  18. ^ Todd, Jeff (July 27, 2020). "Marlins Claim Josh Smith From Reds". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
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