Josh Smith (right-handed pitcher)

Not to be confused with Josh Smith (left-handed pitcher).
Josh Smith
Smith playing for the Cincinnati Reds in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1987-08-07) August 7, 1987 (age 36)
Margate, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 23, 2015, for the Cincinnati Reds
KBO: April 7, 2021, for the Kiwoom Heroes
Last appearance
MLB: September 23, 2020, for the Miami Marlins
KBO: April 13, 2021, for the Kiwoom Heroes
MLB statistics
Win–loss record6–12
Earned run average5.60
Strikeouts150
KBO statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average6.30
Strikeouts5
Teams

Joshua Allen Smith (born August 7, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins. He also played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg), he bats and throws right-handed.

Career

Cincinnati Reds

Smith was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 21st round of the 2010 MLB draft out of Lipscomb University.[1] He rose through the Reds' minor league system, reaching Triple-A in 2014. In 2015, Smith was called up to the majors for the first time on April 13,[2] but did not make his MLB debut until June 23, allowing four runs in three innings of a no decision against the Pittsburgh Pirates.[3] He made nine appearances (seven starts) with the Reds in 2015, compiling an 0–4 record with 6.89 ERA.[4] In 2016, Smith made 32 appearances (two starts) with the Reds, pitching to a 3–3 record with a 4.68 ERA.[4] He also spent time in the minor leagues during 2015 and 2016.

Oakland Athletics

On November 4, 2016, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[5]

In 2017, Smith began the season with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, until the Athletics purchased his contract on May 3, adding him to their active roster.[6] With the A's during 2017, Smith made 26 relief appearances, recording a 4.89 ERA and a record of 2–1.[4] He was outrighted to Triple-A on November 5, 2017, and then elected to become a free agent.

Seattle Mariners

On March 15, 2018, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[7] He made four appearances with the Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League, recording a 6.10 ERA,[4] and was released on April 21, 2018.

Boston Red Sox

On May 16, 2018, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.[8] He joined the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox in June, appearing in 18 games (10 starts) with a 5–6 record and 4.14 ERA.[4] Smith started the 2019 season with Pawtucket.[4] He was added to Boston's active roster on April 26 to make a spot-start against the Tampa Bay Rays;[9] however, the game was rained out.[10] Smith made his Red Sox debut on May 3, pitching a scoreless inning against the Chicago White Sox.[11] He next made a spot start against the Baltimore Orioles on May 6, taking the loss while allowing four runs in 3+1⁄3 innings.[12] Smith was returned to Pawtucket on May 20, when David Price was activated from the injured list.[13] Smith was optioned between Pawtucket and Boston several times during June;[14] he recorded his first MLB save on June 13, against the Texas Rangers.[15] After spending all of July with Pawtucket, Smith was recalled to Boston on August 2, when Heath Hembree was placed on the injured list.[16] Smith was optioned back to Pawtucket two days later, and recalled to Boston on August 20.[17] Overall with the 2019 Red Sox, Smith appeared in 18 games (two starts), compiling an 0–3 record with one save, along with a 5.81 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 31 innings. Smith was removed from Boston's 40-man roster in October and sent outright to Pawtucket.[18] On October 21, he elected to become a free agent.[19]

Miami Marlins

On December 18, 2019, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[20] On August 3, 2020, Smith was selected to the active roster. On October 29, 2020, Smith was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.

Kiwoom Heroes

On December 11, 2020, Smith signed with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League.[21] On April 15, 2021, he was waived after posting a 6.30 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over two starts.[22]

Miami Marlins (second stint)

On April 27, 2021, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins. Smith played in 9 games between the Florida Complex League Marlins and the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, registering a 2–0 record and 2.60 ERA.[23] On July 22, Smith was released by the Marlins organization.[24]

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On June 21, 2022, Smith signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League.[25] In 8 starts for the team, he recorded a 3.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 39+1⁄3 innings pitched. Smith was released on April 19, 2023.[26]

Personal

Smith is often referred to online and in print as Josh A. Smith, to differentiate him from Josh D. Smith, especially since the two players were teammates for the Pawtucket Red Sox in 2018.[27] The two were also teammates for the Miami Marlins in 2020.[28]

References

  1. ^ "Josh Smith drafted by the Cincinnati Reds". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  2. ^ Rosecrans, C. Trent (April 13, 2015). "Reds to call up right-handed pitcher Josh Smith". cincinnati.com.
  3. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates 7, Cincinnati Reds 6". Retrosheet. June 23, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Josh A. Smith Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  5. ^ Hickey, John (November 4, 2016). "A's claim starter Josh Smith off waivers from Reds". The Mercury News.
  6. ^ Todd, Jeff (May 3, 2017). "Athletics Place Sean Doolittle On 10-Day DL, Designate Cesar Valdez". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "Mariners' Josh Smith: Signs with Mariners". cbssports.com. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  8. ^ Todd, Jeff (May 17, 2018). "Red Sox to Sign Josh Smith". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  9. ^ @alexspeier (April 26, 2019). "The Red Sox optioned Lakins to make room for scheduled starter Josh Smith" (Tweet). Retrieved April 26, 2019 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Coolbaugh, Gethin (April 26, 2019). "Red Sox, Rays washed out in series opener". Boston.com. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  11. ^ "Red Sox vs. White Sox - Box Score". ESPN. May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  12. ^ "Red Sox vs. Orioles - Box Score". ESPN. May 6, 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  13. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. May 2019. Archived from the original on May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  14. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. June 2019. Archived from the original on June 1, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  15. ^ "Rangers vs. Red Sox - Box Score". June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  16. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. August 2019. Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  17. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. August 2019. Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  18. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. October 2019. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  19. ^ @alexspeier (October 21, 2019). "Chris Owings, Gorkys Hernandez, and Josh Smith - all of whom were outrighted off the Red Sox 40-man roster - elected free agency" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2019 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Christina De Nicola (December 18, 2019). "Kemp, Marlins agree on Minor League deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  21. ^ "Minor Transactions: 12/11/20".
  22. ^ "KBO club Heroes reacquire pitcher Jake Brigham". Yonhap News Agency. April 15, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  23. ^ "Jumbo Shrimp release preliminary 2021 roster".
  24. ^ @tombaseball29 (July 23, 2021). "#Marlins have released RHP Josh A. Smith" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "Unión Laguna Informa (20/jun/22)". unionlaguna.mx (in Spanish). June 20, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  26. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 19 de abril de 2023". MiLB.com (in Spanish). April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  27. ^ Monaco, Mike (June 20, 2018). "Josh Smith Saves Win For Josh Smith". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  28. ^ Todd, Jeff (July 27, 2020). "Marlins Claim Josh Smith From Reds". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 16, 2020.

External links

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