Carson Smith (baseball)

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Carson Smith
Smith with the Seattle Mariners
Pitcher
Born: (1989-10-19) October 19, 1989 (age 35)
Midland, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 1, 2014, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
May 14, 2018, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record4–6
Earned run average2.21
Strikeouts129
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Teams

Carson Donald Smith (born October 19, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) and 215 pounds (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb), he both bats and throws right-handed.

Amateur career

Smith attended Midland Christian High School in Midland, Texas. He then enrolled at Grayson County College, where he began his college baseball career. After Smith's freshman year, he transferred to Texas State University, where he played for the Texas State Bobcats baseball team.[1] He was named Southland Conference Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore and a junior,[2] and a second team All-American by Louisville Slugger as a junior.[3]

Professional career

Minor League Baseball

The Seattle Mariners selected Smith in the eighth round of the 2011 MLB Draft, with the 243rd overall pick.[4] Smith pitched for the High Desert Mavericks of the Class A-Advanced California League in 2012, and the Jackson Generals of the Double-A Southern League in 2013.[5] After the 2013 season, the Mariners assigned Smith to the Arizona Fall League, and he was named to appear in the Fall Stars Game.[6] In 2014, Smith pitched for the Tacoma Rainiers of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.[5]

Seattle Mariners (2014–2015)

The Mariners promoted Smith to the major leagues on September 1, 2014.[5] He faced one batter that day, retiring Josh Donaldson of the Oakland Athletics on a ground out.[7] Smith made a total of nine appearances for the Mariners in September; he did not allow a run in 8+1⁄3 innings pitched, while recording ten strikeouts and issuing three walks.

Pitching for Seattle in 2015, Smith did not allow a run in his first 11 appearances of the season.[8] This set a Mariners' record of 20 pitching appearances without allowing a run to start an MLB career. Smith finally allowed a run on May 3, his 21st MLB appearance, giving up a solo home run to Evan Gattis of the Houston Astros.[9] Smith became the Mariners' closer in June due to Fernando Rodney's struggles during the season.[1] For the season, Smith appeared in 70 Mariners games, compiling a 2.31 earned run average (ERA) while recording 13 saves; in 70 innings pitched, he had 92 strikeouts and issued 22 walks.

Boston Red Sox (2016–2018)

On December 7, 2015, the Mariners traded Smith and Roenis Elías to the Boston Red Sox for Wade Miley and Jonathan Aro.[10]

On March 22, 2016, while pitching in spring training against the Miami Marlins, Smith was removed from the game after throwing five pitches during the 7th inning due to tightness in his right forearm. He was diagnosed with a flexor mass muscle strain after undergoing an MRI scan.[11][12] Smith made three appearances for the Red Sox during the regular season, pitching 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings in May while striking out two and walking one before landing back on the disabled list on May 20 with an elbow injury. He then underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[13][14] His return was not expected until June 2017.[15]

After more than a year recovering from surgery, Smith was sent on rehabilitation assignments in August 2017 with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs and Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.[16] He was then activated from the 60-day disabled list on September 5, 2017.[17] He appeared in eight regular season games for Boston during September, giving up one run in 6+2⁄3 innings pitched (1.35 ERA) while striking out seven and walking two. On September 18, 2017, Smith picked up his only save as a member of the Red Sox during an extra inning victory over the Orioles. [18]

Smith was included on Boston's postseason roster for the 2017 American League Division Series.[19] He made two appearances during the series, pitching 1+1⁄3 innings of scoreless relief, striking out one and walking two, as Boston lost to the eventual World Series champions, the Houston Astros.

Smith entered the 2018 season as a member of the Red Sox' bullpen. On May 15, he was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder subluxation.[20] The injury occurred when Smith, in reaction to allowing a home run to Khris Davis of the Oakland Athletics in the prior day's game, threw his glove in the dugout out of frustration.[21] Prior to being placed on the disabled list, Smith had made 18 appearances with a 1–1 record and 3.77 ERA. On June 12, it was revealed that Smith would require surgery for his shoulder injury, likely putting him out of action for the remainder of the year.[22] The procedure was performed on June 13.[23] The Red Sox outrighted him to the minors on November 1, 2018, and he chose to become a free agent.[24]

On December 20, 2018, Smith re-signed to a minor league deal with the Red Sox.[25] He began with 2019 season on the injured list of Triple-A Pawtucket.[16] Smith was released on June 17, 2019, without appearing in a game due to his ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery.

References

  1. ^ a b Jude, Adam (June 25, 2015). "M's Carson Smith 'comfortable' in closer's role". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  2. ^ Soper, Taylor (August 15, 2011). "Mariners agree to terms with No. 2 overall pick Danny Hultzen". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013.
  3. ^ Maki, Ben (June 7, 2011). "Baseball: Marquez, two Midland pitchers get drafted". Odessa American. Archived from the original on December 12, 2019.
  4. ^ Hull, Jonathan (June 8, 2011). "Smith, Williamson taken on second day of draft". MRT.com: Sports. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Johns, Greg (September 1, 2015). "Top prospect Walker heads Mariners' callups". MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  6. ^ "Fall Stars Game to feature assortment of top talent | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. October 28, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  7. ^ "Oakland Athletics 6, Seattle Mariners 1". Retrosheet. September 1, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  8. ^ "The 2015 SEA A Regular Season Pitching Log for Carson Smith". Retrosheet. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  9. ^ "Houston Astros 7, Seattle Mariners 6". Retrosheet. May 3, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  10. ^ "Mariners get starter Wade Miley in trade with Red Sox". Yahoo Sports. December 7, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  11. ^ "Red Sox pitcher Carson Smith has strained flexor mass muscle". ESPN. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
  12. ^ "Carson Smith injury another blow to Red Sox staff". Boston Herald. March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
  13. ^ Browne, Ian (May 24, 2016). "Red Sox's 'pen loses Smith to Tommy John surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "Carson Smith undergoes Tommy John surgery". ESPN. May 24, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  15. ^ "MLB Injuries". USA Today. November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  16. ^ a b "Carson Smith". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  17. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2017. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  18. ^ "Boston Red Sox vs Baltimore Orioles Box Score: September 18, 2017". Baseball-Reference.com. September 18, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  19. ^ McCaffrey, Jen (June 24, 2017). "Boston Red Sox ALDS roster announced: Deven Marrero, Brock Holt, Austin Maddox make the cut". masslive.com. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  20. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. May 2018. Archived from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  21. ^ Mahoney, Andrew (May 15, 2018). "Carson Smith may have suffered a 'significant injury' after throwing his glove in the Red Sox dugout". Boston.com. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  22. ^ Seidel, Jeff (June 12, 2018). "Carson Smith to have surgery, out for year". MLB.com. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  23. ^ Mastrodonato, Jason (June 13, 2018). "Red Sox notebook: Carson Smith out for season; shoulder surgery today". Boston Herald. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  24. ^ Todd, Jeff (November 1, 2018). "Red Sox Outright Carson Smith, Tony Renda, Justin Haley". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  25. ^ Polishuk, Mark (December 30, 2018). "Red Sox To Sign Carson Smith To Minors Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
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