John Smoltz

John Smoltz

John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967), nicknamed "Smoltzie" and "Marmaduke," is an American former pitcher inMajor League Baseball who played from 1988 to 2009, all but the last year with the Atlanta Braves. An eight-time All-Star, Smoltz – with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine – was one of a celebrated trio of starting pitchers who propelled Atlanta to perennial pennant contention in the 1990s, highlighted by a championship in the 1995 World Series. He won the National League (NL) Cy Young Award in 1996 after posting a record of 24–8, equaling the most victories by an NL pitcher since 1972. Though predominantly known as a starter, Smoltz was converted to a reliever in 2001 following his recovery fromTommy John surgery, and spent four years as the team's closer before returning to a starting role. In 2002, he set the NL record with 55 saves, and became only the second pitcher in history (joining Dennis Eckersley) to record both a 20-win season and a 50-save season. He is the only pitcher in major league history to record both 200 wins and 150 saves. Smoltz was one of the most prominent pitchers in playoff history, posting a record of 15–4 with a 2.67 earned run average(ERA) in 41 career postseason games, and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1992 NL Championship Series;Andy Pettitte later broke his record for career postseason wins. Smoltz led the NL in wins, winning percentage, strikeoutsand innings pitched twice each, and his NL total of 3,051 strikeouts ranked fifth in league history when he retired. He also holds the Braves franchise record for career strikeouts (3,011), and the record for the most career games pitched for the Braves (708) since the club's move to Atlanta in 1966; from 2004 to 2014, he held the franchise record for career saves. Smoltz left the Braves after 2008 and split his final season with the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. Since retiring as a player, he has served as a color commentator and analyst on television. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in2015, his first year of eligibility.

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  • Birthday : 1967-05-15
  • Place of Birth : Warren, Michigan, United States
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John Smoltz Movies

  • 2023
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    The Hill

    The Hill

    7.7 2023 HD

    The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league...

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  • 2022
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    Bedlam At The Bank: The 2022 Phillies Yearbook

    Bedlam At The Bank: The 2022 Phillies Yearbook

    10 2022 HD

    2022 brought postseason baseball and a National League pennant back to South Philly. Enjoy "Bedlam At The Bank", the 2022 Phillies Video Yearbook,...

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  • 1970
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    MLB Network Presents: One of a Kind

    MLB Network Presents: One of a Kind

    1 1970 HD

    One of a Kind uncovers how Maddux was able to achieve one of baseball’s most-decorated and consistently successful careers, serving as the only...

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  • 2024
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    One of a Kind: Greg Maddux

    One of a Kind: Greg Maddux

    9 2024 HD

    Star-studded group featuring Barry Bonds, Randy Johnson, Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz to bring viewers inside Maddux’s legendary...

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  • 1995
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    Braves Win It All

    Braves Win It All

    1 1995 HD

    From the first day of spring training, the 1995 Atlanta Braves knew that one thing mattered - Winning the World Series. And it was their year! The...

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  • 1995
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    1995 Atlanta Braves: The Official World Series Film

    1995 Atlanta Braves: The Official World Series Film

    1 1995 HD

    The 1995 World Series featured the two best teams in baseball. The Cleveland Indians won 100 games in a shortened season, and they made it to the...

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  • 2019
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    Deion's Double Play

    Deion's Double Play

    6.4 2019 HD

    An overview of Deion "Prime Time" Sanders' attempt to play in both an NFL and MLB game in the same day.

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  • 2018
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    Atlanta Rules: The Story of the 90's Braves

    Atlanta Rules: The Story of the 90's Braves

    1 2018 HD

    Documentary about the Braves teams of the 1990's

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  • 2009
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    MLB: Baseball's Seasons

    MLB: Baseball's Seasons

    1 2009 HD

    Baseball's Seasons is a documentary series on MLB Network. Each episode takes a look at a season in the history of Major League Baseball. It first...

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  • 2015
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    Undeniable with Dan Patrick

    Undeniable with Dan Patrick

    7.7 2015 HD

    A one‐on‐one interview show that gives legendary athletes and coaches the opportunity to share their ascent to the pinnacle of success through...

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