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39. Dave Smith

39. Dave Smith
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: December 17, 1914 in Sellers, SC USA
  • Weight: 170 lbs.
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: June 16, 1938
  • Final Game: April 23, 1939
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Twice an All-Star as an Astro, Dave Smith was Houston’s closer for years, saving 20 games in six consecutive seasons.   He would record six seasons with a WHIP under 1.100 and would finish on the top five in Saves three times.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Pitcher
  • Acquired: Selected in the 8th Round of the Amateur Draft 6/8/76.
  • Departed: Signed with the Chicago Cubs as a Free Agent 12/17/90.
  • Games Played: 216
  • Notable Statistics: 53 Wins
    47 Losses
    2.53 ERA
    1 Game Started
    400 Games Finished
    199 Saves
    762 Innings Pitched
    529 Strikeouts
    2.91 FIP
    1.189 WHIP
    2.03 SO/BB
    12.7 bWAR

    7 Playoff Games
    1 Win
    1 Loss
    5.40 ERA
    2 Games Finished
    6.2 Innings Pitched
    10 Strikeouts
    1.95 WHIP
    2.00 SO/BB
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1986 & 1990)
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