Bryn Smith was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for several teams during his career. He was born on August 11, 1955, in Marietta, Georgia, and attended Marietta High School. After high school, he attended Pensacola Junior College and later transferred to the University of Southern California.
Smith was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the third round of the 1978 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut with the Expos in 1981 and played with the team until 1985. During his time with the Expos, Smith was known for his consistency and durability, pitching over 200 innings in each of his last three seasons with the team.
In 1986, Smith signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a free agent. He played with the Cardinals for two seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1988. Smith played with the Pirates for one season before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in 1993.
Smith's best season came in 1991 when he played with the Montreal Expos. He finished the season with a record of 18-5 and an ERA of 2.91. He also pitched two shutouts and was named to the National League All-Star team.
Overall, Smith played in the major leagues for 13 seasons and finished his career with a record of 108-94 and an ERA of 3.53. He pitched in 347 games and started 269 of them. He also had 20 complete games and 7 shutouts.
After retiring from baseball, Smith became a pitching coach and worked with several minor league teams. He also worked as a broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies and as a color commentator for ESPN.
In conclusion, Bryn Smith was a consistent and durable pitcher who played for several teams during his 13-year career in the major leagues. He had his best season in 1991 when he played with the Montreal Expos and was named to the National League All-Star team. After retiring from baseball, he worked as a pitching coach and broadcaster.
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