Randy Smith (baseball)
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Randall Edward Smith was born June 15, 1963 in Houston, Texas
. He is an executive in Major League Baseball and has served as general manager of the San Diego Padres
(1993–95) and the Detroit Tigers
(1996–2002) and Assistant General Manager for the Colorado Rockies
(1991–93). He currently serves as the Vice President of player development and international scouting for the San Diego Padres.
The son of baseball executive Tal Smith
, Randy Smith became the GM of the Padres midseason in 1993 at age 29. At the time, he was the youngest general manager in baseball history. In his time as Padres GM, he acquired future MVP Ken Caminiti
and eventual all-stars Trevor Hoffman
, Andy Ashby, Steve Finley and Brad Ausmus.
Smith spent six years as the Vice President of baseball operations and General Manager for Detroit Tigers, in which the team received Organization of the Year Honors from Baseball America and Howe Sportdata in 1997. He was also named Baseball America's American League Executive of the Year in 1997. Six games into the 2002 season, Smith was fired along with manager Phil Garner
. He then returned to the San Diego Padres in 2003 as special assistant to the General Manager.
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
. He is an executive in Major League Baseball and has served as general manager of the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
(1993–95) and the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
(1996–2002) and Assistant General Manager for the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
(1991–93). He currently serves as the Vice President of player development and international scouting for the San Diego Padres.
The son of baseball executive Tal Smith
Tal Smith
Talbot Merton Smith is an American former professional baseball executive who has served in high baseball operations positions — including general manager and club president — as well as the founder of a firm that advises Major League Baseball teams on salary arbitration cases.A veteran of 54...
, Randy Smith became the GM of the Padres midseason in 1993 at age 29. At the time, he was the youngest general manager in baseball history. In his time as Padres GM, he acquired future MVP Ken Caminiti
Ken Caminiti
Kenneth Gene Caminiti was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball and the 1996 National League Most Valuable Player. He was born in Hanford, California, and attended San Jose State University...
and eventual all-stars Trevor Hoffman
Trevor Hoffman
Trevor William Hoffman is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During his 18-year career from 1993 to 2010, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and the Milwaukee Brewers, spending years of his career with the Padres. A long-time closer, he is the Major...
, Andy Ashby, Steve Finley and Brad Ausmus.
Smith spent six years as the Vice President of baseball operations and General Manager for Detroit Tigers, in which the team received Organization of the Year Honors from Baseball America and Howe Sportdata in 1997. He was also named Baseball America's American League Executive of the Year in 1997. Six games into the 2002 season, Smith was fired along with manager Phil Garner
Phil Garner
Philip Mason Garner is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988...
. He then returned to the San Diego Padres in 2003 as special assistant to the General Manager.