Chris Smith is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 9, 1981, in Apple Valley, California, and attended UC Riverside, where he played college baseball.
Smith was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2002 MLB draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his major league debut with the Red Sox in 2008. He appeared in 10 games for the team that season, posting a 7.89 ERA in 21.2 innings pitched.
After being released by the Red Sox in 2009, Smith bounced around several organizations, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, and San Diego Padres. He spent most of his time in the minor leagues during this period, but did make brief appearances in the majors with the Brewers and Athletics.
In 2016, Smith signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He spent most of the season in the minors, but was called up to the majors in September. He appeared in six games for the Blue Jays, posting a 2.92 ERA in 12.1 innings pitched.
Smith signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians in 2017, but was released in May after struggling in the minors. He then signed with the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League, where he pitched for the remainder of the season.
Overall, Smith's major league career spanned 11 seasons and included stints with four different teams. He appeared in 82 games, posting a 5.40 ERA in 128.1 innings pitched. While he never became a star player, Smith's longevity and ability to bounce back from setbacks are a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the game.
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