Steve Smith (infielder)
| Steve Smith | |
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 Smith in 2012 | |
| Born: July 21, 1952 Canton, Ohio, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
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Steven John Smith (born July 21, 1952) is an American baseball coach. Smith was formerly the third-base coach for the
Baseball career
Playing career
As a player, Smith was primarily a second baseman and shortstop, though he played a few games at third base and even made one appearance as a pitcher. He played in the San Diego Padres organization from 1976 to 1982, playing for the Single-A Walla Walla Padres and Reno Silver Sox, the Double-A Amarillo Gold Sox, and the Triple-A Hawaii Islanders. Smith played over three seasons at Triple-A Hawaii, but was never called up by the major league club. His playing career ended after the 1982 season at the age of 28.
Coaching career
From 1983 to 1989, Smith managed the Single-A
Smith became a major league coach for the Mariners in
Personal life and other media
Smith lives in Encinitas, California. He, along with his daughter Allison, competed in the sixteenth season of the CBS reality program The Amazing Race. Steve and Allie finished in sixth place and were eliminated on the April 4, 2010 episode in Malaysia.
References
- ^ Mandel, Ken (2008-11-04). "Phillies let third-base coach go". MLB.com. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ^ "Indians and Manny Acta appoint three (3) coaches onto Major League staff". Cleveland Indians official press release. 16 November 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
- ^ Ramsey, Jamie (2013-12-04). "Reds Announce 2014 Coaching Staff". Cincinnati Reds official press release. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
