Dan Smith (minor league pitcher)

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Dan Smith
Pitcher
Born: (1962-02-23) February 23, 1962 (age 62)
Throws: Left

Daniel Arthur Smith (born February 23, 1962) was a pitcher who is most notable for winning the

1982 College World Series Most Outstanding Player award while a junior at University of Miami.[1] He is one of four players from University of Miami to win that award. The others are Greg Ellena, Pat Burrell and Charlton Jimerson
.

Following his collegiate career, he played professionally for a few seasons. After being drafted by the

Orlando Twins. He went 1-0 with a 5.23 ERA in 20 games that season.[2]

He was inducted into the University of Miami's Hall of Fame in 1994. He currently serves as head coach for the Palmetto High School baseball team.[3]

References

  1. ^ "College World Series History". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
  2. ^ "Danny Smith Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
  3. ^ "miamidadehighschoolbaseball.com".