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
Pitcher
Born: (1901-10-27)October 27, 1901 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died: May 26, 1981(1981-05-26) (aged 79) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
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
Earned run average	5.28
Strikeouts	135
Teams
Detroit Tigers (1926–29) Boston Red Sox (1930)

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.

External links

• Baseball Reference
• Retrosheet