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Lee Arthur Smith 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.
Lee Smith career pitching statistics for Major League, Minor League, and postseason baseball
Jan 7, 2017 · In looking at Smith's career stats, the transition happened after the 1990 season when he pitched 83 innings in 64 appearances. In 1991, he had 73 innings pitched in 67 appearances. From 1982-90 ...
Lee Smith was traded to the Cardinals on May 4, 1990. In fewer than four full seasons in St. Louis, Smith saved 160 games. (Ron Vesely/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) “I’ll always have a place in my heart for the Red Sox. There’s not too many relievers who when they walk out to the bullpen have a whole section of fans bowing to ...
Dec 10, 2018 · Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Lee Smith speaks during an induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on July 21, 2019, in Cooperstown, N.Y. Bob Langer/Chicago Tribune Cubs pitcher Lee Smith ...
