Dan Smith (minor league pitcher)
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Daniel Arthur Smith was a pitcher who is most notable for winning the 1982 College World Series
Most Outstanding Player
award while a junior at University of Miami
. He is one of four players from University of Miami to win that award. The others are Greg Ellena
, Pat Burrell
and Charlton Jimerson
.
Following his collegiate career, he played professionally for a few seasons, having a very successful minor league career for the most part. After being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
in the 10th round of the 1983 amateur draft, he began his professional career with the Billings Mustangs
that very year. In 28 relief appearances, he went 5-2 with a 1.61 ERA, striking out 68 batters in 50 1/3 innings. He played for the Tampa Tarpons
in 1984, appearing in 54 games and going 4-4 with a 2.55 ERA. Playing with the Cedar Rapids Reds in 1985, Smith went 3-7 with a 2.78 ERA in 42 games. He played for the Vermont Reds
in 1986, going 5-3 with a 2.87 ERA in 41 games. For the 1987 season, he found himself in the Minnesota Twins
organization, pitching for the Orlando Twins. He went 1-0 with a 5.23 ERA in 20 games that season.
He was inducted into the University of Miami's Hall of Fame in 1994. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Palmetto High School baseball team.
1982 College World Series
The 1982 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska from June 4 to June 12. The thirty-sixth tournament's champion was the University of Miami, coached by Ron Fraser...
Most Outstanding Player
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
The College World Series Most Outstanding Player is an award for the best individual performance during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the College World Series Championship Game...
award while a junior at University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
. He is one of four players from University of Miami to win that award. The others are Greg Ellena
Greg Ellena
Greg Ellena was a designated hitter who is most notable for winning the 1985 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a junior at University of Miami. He is one of four players from University of Miami to win that award. The others are Dan Smith, Pat Burrell and Charlton...
, Pat Burrell
Pat Burrell
Patrick Brian "Pat" Burrell , nicknamed "Pat the Bat," is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He stands tall and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed...
and Charlton Jimerson
Charlton Jimerson
Charlton Maxwell Jimerson is a guest co-host for Life Beyond The League. He played college baseball at the University of Miami.-Early life:...
.
Following his collegiate career, he played professionally for a few seasons, having a very successful minor league career for the most part. After being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in the 10th round of the 1983 amateur draft, he began his professional career with the Billings Mustangs
Billings Mustangs
The Billings Mustangs are a minor league baseball team based in Billings, Montana. The Mustangs are the Pioneer League Rookie affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds. The team has been a part of the Pioneer League since 1948 with a five-year gap between 1964 and 1968, and has been affiliated...
that very year. In 28 relief appearances, he went 5-2 with a 1.61 ERA, striking out 68 batters in 50 1/3 innings. He played for the Tampa Tarpons
Tampa Tarpons
The Tampa Tarpons were a minor league baseball team based in Tampa, Florida. They played in the Class A Florida State League from 1957–1988, when they were sold, relocated, and renamed the Sarasota White Sox...
in 1984, appearing in 54 games and going 4-4 with a 2.55 ERA. Playing with the Cedar Rapids Reds in 1985, Smith went 3-7 with a 2.78 ERA in 42 games. He played for the Vermont Reds
Vermont Reds
The Vermont Reds are a defunct minor league baseball team. They played in the Eastern League at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont from 1984 to 1987...
in 1986, going 5-3 with a 2.87 ERA in 41 games. For the 1987 season, he found himself in the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
organization, pitching for the Orlando Twins. He went 1-0 with a 5.23 ERA in 20 games that season.
He was inducted into the University of Miami's Hall of Fame in 1994. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Palmetto High School baseball team.