| Josh Smith | |
|---|---|
 Smith playing for theCincinnati Reds in 2016 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1987-08-07)August 7, 1987 (age 38) 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 record | 6–12 |
| Earned run average | 5.60 |
| Strikeouts | 150 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 6.30 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Joshua Allen Smith (born August 7, 1987) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theCincinnati Reds,Oakland Athletics,Boston Red Sox andMiami Marlins. He also played in theKBO League for theKiwoom Heroes. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg), he bats and throws right-handed.
Smith was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 21st round of the2010 MLB draft out ofLipscomb University.[1] He rose through the Reds'minor league system, reachingTriple-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 ano decision against thePittsburgh 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.
On November 4, 2016, Smith was claimed off waivers by theOakland Athletics.[5]
In 2017, Smith began the season with theTriple-ANashville 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 afree agent.
On March 15, 2018, Smith signed a minor league contract with theSeattle Mariners.[7] He made four appearances with theTacoma Rainiers of thePacific Coast League, recording a 6.10 ERA,[4] and was released on April 21, 2018.
On May 16, 2018, Smith signed a minor league contract with theBoston Red Sox.[8] He joined the Triple-APawtucket 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 theTampa Bay Rays;[9] however, the game was rained out.[10] Smith made his Red Sox debut on May 3, pitching a scoreless inning against theChicago White Sox.[11] He next made a spot start against theBaltimore Orioles on May 6, taking the loss while allowing four runs in3+1⁄3 innings.[12] Smith was returned to Pawtucket on May 20, whenDavid Price was activated from theinjured list.[13] Smith was optioned between Pawtucket and Boston several times during June;[14] he recorded his first MLBsave on June 13, against theTexas Rangers.[15] After spending all of July with Pawtucket, Smith was recalled to Boston on August 2, whenHeath 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 the2019 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 afree agent.[19]
On December 18, 2019, Smith signed a minor league contract with theMiami 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.
On December 11, 2020, Smith signed with theKiwoom Heroes of theKBO League.[21] On April 15, 2021, he was waived after posting a 6.30 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over two starts.[22]
On April 27, 2021, Smith signed a minor league contract with theMiami Marlins. Smith played in 9 games between theFlorida Complex League Marlins and the Triple-AJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, registering a 2–0 record and 2.60 ERA.[23] On July 22, Smith was released by the Marlins organization.[24]
On June 21, 2022, Smith signed with theAlgodoneros de Unión Laguna of theMexican League.[25] In 8 starts for the team, he recorded a 3.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts across39+1⁄3 innings pitched. Smith was released on April 19, 2023.[26]
Smith is often referred to online and in print asJosh A. Smith, to differentiate him fromJosh 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]
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