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Lee Arthur Smith (born December 4, 1957) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight teams. Serving mostly as a relief pitcher during his career, he was a dominant closer, was the first pitcher to reach 400 saves, and held the major league record for career saves from 1993 until 2006, when Trevor Hoffman passed his total of 478.
Dec 4, 2010 · Lee Smith was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd round of the 1975 MLB June Amateur Draft from Castor HS (Castor, LA). What position did Lee Smith play? Lee Smith was a Pitcher. How many strikeouts did Lee Smith have? Lee Smith had 1,251 strikeouts over his career.
Lee Smith (born November 1, 1944) is an American fiction writer who often incorporates her background from the American South in her works. She has received many writing awards, such as the O. Henry Award, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award for Fiction, and the North Carolina Award for Literature.
Apr 18, 2023 · Lee Smith began writing stories at the age of nine and selling them for a nickel apiece. Since then, she has written seventeen works of fiction, including Fair and Tender Ladies, Oral History, Guests on Earth, and most recently, Blue Marlin and Silver Alert.She has received many awards, including the North Carolina Award for Literature and an Academy Award in Fiction from the American Academy ...
Dec 3, 2022 · When Lee Smith called it a career after the 1997 season, there was no closer more fruitful in baseball history. He held the record in career saves, with 478. He acquired at least 30 saves 10 times and 40 saves three times, leading the NL four times (and the Majors twice).
Feb 5, 2019 · Record-setting closer Lee Smith enjoys every minute of Hall of Fame visit. Lee Smith’s Hall of Fame journey ended in December with a call informing him he had achieved baseball’s greatest individual honor. In his first trip to Cooperstown since, the joy was apparent throughout his whirlwind visit. “It’s been crazy.
Jul 21, 2019 · COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Lee Smith's journey from the mound to Cooperstown was much like his entrance in from the bullpen, slow and deliberate. On Sunday, he finally arrived. • Complete Hall of Fame coverage Smith, 61, retired in 1997 as baseball’s all-time saves leader. He still ranks third on the
Jul 22, 2019 · Lee Smith delivers his speech during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York, on July 21. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images. Born in Louisiana, Lee was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Cubs in 1975. He almost quit the game when he had trouble as a starter in the minor leagues.
Feb 5, 2019 · COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Lee Smith had seen the Hall of Fame several times. This visit was completely different. “I’m still in awe,” Smith said after the tour Tuesday, in preparation for his July induction. “Whenever I sign an autograph and someone says, ‘Hey, put Hall of Fame on it,’ I don’t know if the Hall of Fame goes first ...
Lee Smith played 18 seasons for 8 teams, including the Cubs and Cardinals. He had 71 wins, 92 losses, 478 saves, an ERA of 3.03 and 1,251 strikeouts. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
