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{{For|the British architect|William Howard Seth-Smith}}
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{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1982)}}
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| name = Seth Smith
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| image = Seth Smith in 2017 (34816650016).jpg
| caption = Smith with the Baltimore Orioles
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| position = [[Outfielder]]
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|9|30}}
| birth_place = [[Jackson, Mississippi]]
| birth_place = [[Jackson, Mississippi]], U.S.
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| debutyear = 2007
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| statyear = July 20, 2017
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| finaldate = September 30
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| finalteam = Baltimore Orioles
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'''Garry Seth Smith''' (born September 30, 1982) is an American former professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]]. He played [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Colorado Rockies]], [[Oakland Athletics]], [[San Diego Padres]], [[Seattle Mariners]] and [[Baltimore Orioles]]. He was the Rockies' 2nd round pick in the [[2004 Major League Baseball draft|2004 MLB draft]].
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'''Garry Seth Smith''' (born September 30, 1982) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] and [[designated hitter]] for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the [[Colorado Rockies]], [[Oakland Athletics]], [[San Diego Padres]], and [[Seattle Mariners]]. He was the Rockies' 2nd round pick in [[2004 Major League Baseball draft|2004]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Smith attended [[Hillcrest Christian School]] in [[Jackson, Mississippi]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/smithse01.shtml|title=Seth Smith Statistics and History|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref> and the [[University of Mississippi]]. He played [[college baseball]] for the [[Ole Miss Rebels baseball]] team from 2002 through 2004, and was also the backup [[quarterback]] to [[Eli Manning]] on the [[Ole Miss Rebels football]] team.<ref>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070726&content_id=280402&vkey=news_t551&fext=.jsp&sid=t551</ref> During his freshman year, Smith [[batting average|batted]] .402 and was named a Freshman [[All-American]]. Smith also played for the USA National Team in the Pan-Am games while at Ole Miss.{{cn|date=January 2017}}
Smith attended [[Hillcrest Christian School]] in [[Jackson, Mississippi]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/smithse01.shtml|title=Seth Smith Statistics and History|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|access-date=January 6, 2017}}</ref> and the [[University of Mississippi]]. He played [[college baseball]] for the [[Ole Miss Rebels baseball]] team from 2002 through 2004, and was also a backup [[quarterback]] to [[Eli Manning]] on the [[Ole Miss Rebels football]] team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070726&content_id=280402&vkey=news_t551&fext=.jsp&sid=t551|title = Player Profile - Seth Smith}}</ref> During his freshman year, Smith [[batting average (baseball)|batted]] .402 and was named a Freshman [[All-American]]. Smith also played for the USA National Team in the Pan-Am games while at Ole Miss.{{cn|date=January 2017}}


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Colorado Rockies===
===Colorado Rockies===
[[File:IMG 2344 Seth Smith.jpg|upright|thumb|Smith batting for the [[Colorado Rockies]] in [[2010 Colorado Rockies season|2010]].]]
[[File:IMG 2344 Seth Smith.jpg|upright|thumb|Smith batting for the [[Colorado Rockies]] in [[2010 Colorado Rockies season|2010]].]]
Smith made his Major League Baseball debut with the [[Colorado Rockies]] on September 16, [[2007 Colorado Rockies season|2007]], in a 13–0 home win over the [[Florida Marlins]].<ref name=rockiesbio2007>[http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/team/player_career.jsp?player_id=452234 The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: Team: Player Information : Biography and Career Highlights<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=270916127 ESPN – Marlins vs. Rockies – Recap – September 16, 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He did not record a [[Hit (baseball)|hit]] in two total [[at bat]]s during the game. He got his first hit, an infield single, on September 21, 2007, in a 2–1 extra-innings road win over the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref name=rockiesbio2007 /><ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=270921125 ESPN – Rockies vs. Padres – Recap – September 21, 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> His hit came off of [[Doug Brocail]] in the top of the 12th inning. Smith played in seven games during the regular season, racking up five hits in eight at bats.
Smith made his MLB debut with the [[Colorado Rockies]] on September 16, [[2007 Colorado Rockies season|2007]], in a 13–0 home win over the [[Florida Marlins]].<ref name=rockiesbio2007>[http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/team/player_career.jsp?player_id=452234 The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: Team: Player Information : Biography and Career Highlights<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=270916127 ESPN – Marlins vs. Rockies – Recap – September 16, 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He did not record a [[Hit (baseball)|hit]] in two total [[at bat]]s during the game. He got his first hit, an infield single, on September 21, 2007, in a 2–1 extra-innings road win over the [[San Diego Padres]].<ref name=rockiesbio2007 /><ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=270921125 ESPN – Rockies vs. Padres – Recap – September 21, 2007<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> His hit came off of [[Doug Brocail]] in the top of the 12th inning. Smith played in seven games during the regular season, racking up five hits in eight at bats.


Smith's successful stint during the regular season earned him a spot on the Rockies' 2007 postseason roster. In the [[2007 National League Division Series]] against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], Smith had one [[pinch hitter|pinch hit]] in two at bats. His lone hit came in the second game of the series in a 10–5 win against the Phillies. It was an [[infield hit]] in the top of the fourth inning that loaded the bases with the Rockies down, 3–2. The next batter, Colorado [[second baseman]] [[Kazuo Matsui]], went on to hit a memorable [[Grand slam (baseball)|grand slam]] to give the Rockies a lead that they would never relinquish. Colorado went on to sweep the Phillies in three games and then went on to sweep the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in four games in the [[2007 National League Championship Series]]. Once again, Smith had one pinch hit in two at bats. The one hit was in the fourth game of the series in a 6–4 series-clinching win against the Diamondbacks. This time, Smith hit a [[Double (baseball)|double]] that came with two outs and two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth inning with the Rockies down, 1–0. The double drove in both runners to give Colorado a 2–1 lead. Smith then went on to score during the inning after a Matsui [[Single (baseball)|single]]. Colorado [[left fielder]] [[Matt Holliday]] also hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to cap off a six-run fourth inning, all with two outs.
Smith's successful stint during the regular season earned him a spot on the Rockies' 2007 postseason roster. In the [[2007 National League Division Series]] against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], Smith had one [[pinch hitter|pinch hit]] in two at bats. His lone hit came in the second game of the series in a 10–5 win against the Phillies. It was an [[infield hit]] in the top of the fourth inning that loaded the bases with the Rockies down, 3–2. The next batter, Colorado [[second baseman]] [[Kazuo Matsui]], went on to hit a memorable [[Grand slam (baseball)|grand slam]] to give the Rockies a lead that they would never relinquish. Colorado went on to sweep the Phillies in three games and then went on to sweep the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in four games in the [[2007 National League Championship Series]]. Once again, Smith had one pinch hit in two at bats. The one hit was in the fourth game of the series in a 6–4 series-clinching win against the Diamondbacks. This time, Smith hit a [[Double (baseball)|double]] that came with two outs and two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth inning with the Rockies down, 1–0. The double drove in both runners to give Colorado a 2–1 lead. Smith then went on to score during the inning after a Matsui [[Single (baseball)|single]]. Colorado [[left fielder]] [[Matt Holliday]] also hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to cap off a six-run fourth inning, all with two outs.
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===Oakland Athletics===
===Oakland Athletics===
On January 16, 2012, the Rockies traded Smith to the [[Oakland Athletics]] for [[Guillermo Moscoso]] and [[Josh Outman]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120116&content_id=26359476&vkey=pr_col&c_id=col |title=Rockies acquire RHP Guillermo Moscoso and LHP Josh Outman from Oakland in exchange for OF Seth Smith |work=ColoradoRockies.com |author=Rockies Press Release |date=January 16, 2012}}</ref> Due to his severe splits between facing right handed and left handed pitching, Smith [[platoon system|platooned]] in his two seasons in Oakland. He hit .246 with 22 home runs for the A's between 2012 and 2013.
On January 16, 2012, the Rockies traded Smith to the [[Oakland Athletics]] for [[Guillermo Moscoso]] and [[Josh Outman]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120116&content_id=26359476&vkey=pr_col&c_id=col |title=Rockies acquire RHP Guillermo Moscoso and LHP Josh Outman from Oakland in exchange for OF Seth Smith |work=ColoradoRockies.com |author=Rockies Press Release |date=January 16, 2012}}</ref> Due to his severe splits between facing right handed and left handed pitching, Smith [[platoon system|platooned]] in his two seasons in Oakland. He hit .246 with 22 home runs for the A's between 2012 and 2013. During game 4 of the 2012 ALDS, Smith hit a game tying double in the bottom of the 9th against the Detroit Tigers.


===San Diego Padres===
===San Diego Padres===
On December 3, 2013, Smith was traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] for pitcher [[Luke Gregerson]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Padres acquire OF Seth Smith |url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10074546/oakland-athletics-trade-seth-smith-san-diego-padres-luke-gregerson |accessdate=July 3, 2014 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=December 3, 2013}}</ref> On March 30, 2014, Smith hit a home run against [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] pitcher [[Brian Wilson (baseball)|Brian Wilson]] in his first at-bat as a Padre.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chris Denorfia's two-run single lifts Padres over Dodgers |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340330125 |accessdate=July 3, 2014 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=March 30, 2014}}</ref> On July 2, 2014, he signed a two-year, $13 million extension.<ref>{{cite news |title=Seth Smith signs $13 million deal with Padres |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11169468 |accessdate=July 3, 2014 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN.com |date=July 2, 2014}}</ref> Smith finished the season batting .266 with 12 homers and 48 RBIs. He led the Padres in batting average (.266), OBP (.367) and hits (118), as well as doubles, triples and walks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/stats/batting/_/name/sd/san-diego-padres |website=espn.go.com |accessdate=2014-12-30}}</ref> During the 2014–15 offseason, the Padres traded for a trio of outfielders in [[Matt Kemp]], [[Wil Myers]], and [[Justin Upton]], leaving Smith open to be traded.
On December 3, 2013, Smith was traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] for pitcher [[Luke Gregerson]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Padres acquire OF Seth Smith |url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10074546/oakland-athletics-trade-seth-smith-san-diego-padres-luke-gregerson |access-date=July 3, 2014 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=December 3, 2013}}</ref> On March 30, 2014, Smith hit a home run against [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] pitcher [[Brian Wilson (baseball)|Brian Wilson]] in his first at-bat as a Padre.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chris Denorfia's two-run single lifts Padres over Dodgers |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340330125 |access-date=July 3, 2014 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=March 30, 2014}}</ref> On July 2, 2014, he signed a two-year, $13 million extension.<ref>{{cite news |title=Seth Smith signs $13 million deal with Padres |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11169468 |access-date=July 3, 2014 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=July 2, 2014}}</ref> Smith finished the season batting .266 with 12 homers and 48 RBIs. He led the Padres in batting average (.266), OBP (.367) and hits (118), as well as doubles, triples and walks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/team/stats/batting/_/name/sd/san-diego-padres |website=espn.go.com |access-date=2014-12-30|title=2021 San Diego Padres Batting Stats }}</ref> During the 2014–15 offseason, the Padres traded for a trio of outfielders in [[Matt Kemp]], [[Wil Myers]], and [[Justin Upton]], leaving Smith open to be traded.


===Seattle Mariners===
===Seattle Mariners===
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===Baltimore Orioles===
===Baltimore Orioles===
On January 6, 2017, the Mariners traded Smith to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in exchange for pitcher [[Yovani Gallardo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/212999250/mariners-acquire-yovani-gallardo-from-orioles/|title=Mariners acquire Gallardo from O's for Smith|last=Johns|first=Greg|work=MLB.com|date=January 6, 2017|accessdate=January 6, 2017}}</ref> On April 7, Smith hit his first home run of the season against the [[New York Yankees|Yankees]] in the eighth inning to secure a 5-4 win for the Orioles. On April 26, Smith collected his first walk-off of the season, a bases loaded walk against the Rays to win in the 11th inning 5-4. Smith appeared in 13 games in the month of April for the Orioles, slashing .238/.347/.476. On May 4, in an 8-3 win against the Red Sox, Smith went 4-4 with a walk. On May 9, he hit a game-tying home run late in the game against the Nationals and the Orioles would go on to win 5-4.
On January 6, 2017, the Mariners traded Smith to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in exchange for pitcher [[Yovani Gallardo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/212999250/mariners-acquire-yovani-gallardo-from-orioles/|title=Mariners acquire Gallardo from O's for Smith|last=Johns|first=Greg|work=MLB.com|date=January 6, 2017|access-date=January 6, 2017}}</ref> In 111 games for the Orioles, Smith slashed .258/.340/.433 with 13 home runs and 32 RBIs. He elected free agency on November 2.




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For the British architect, see William Howard Seth-Smith.
For the 19th-century British property developer, see Seth Smith (property developer).
Seth Smith
Smith with the Baltimore Orioles
Outfielder
Born: (1982-09-30) September 30, 1982 (age 41)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 16, 2007, for the Colorado Rockies
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2017, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Batting average.261
Home runs126
Runs batted in458
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2003 Santo Domingo Team

Garry Seth Smith (born September 30, 1982) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles. He was the Rockies' 2nd round pick in the 2004 MLB draft.

Amateur career

Smith attended Hillcrest Christian School in Jackson, Mississippi,[1] and the University of Mississippi. He played college baseball for the Ole Miss Rebels baseball team from 2002 through 2004, and was also a backup quarterback to Eli Manning on the Ole Miss Rebels football team.[2] During his freshman year, Smith batted .402 and was named a Freshman All-American. Smith also played for the USA National Team in the Pan-Am games while at Ole Miss.[citation needed]

Professional career

Colorado Rockies

Smith batting for the Colorado Rockies in 2010.

Smith made his MLB debut with the Colorado Rockies on September 16, 2007, in a 13–0 home win over the Florida Marlins.[3][4] He did not record a hit in two total at bats during the game. He got his first hit, an infield single, on September 21, 2007, in a 2–1 extra-innings road win over the San Diego Padres.[3][5] His hit came off of Doug Brocail in the top of the 12th inning. Smith played in seven games during the regular season, racking up five hits in eight at bats.

Smith's successful stint during the regular season earned him a spot on the Rockies' 2007 postseason roster. In the 2007 National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Smith had one pinch hit in two at bats. His lone hit came in the second game of the series in a 10–5 win against the Phillies. It was an infield hit in the top of the fourth inning that loaded the bases with the Rockies down, 3–2. The next batter, Colorado second baseman Kazuo Matsui, went on to hit a memorable grand slam to give the Rockies a lead that they would never relinquish. Colorado went on to sweep the Phillies in three games and then went on to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks in four games in the 2007 National League Championship Series. Once again, Smith had one pinch hit in two at bats. The one hit was in the fourth game of the series in a 6–4 series-clinching win against the Diamondbacks. This time, Smith hit a double that came with two outs and two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth inning with the Rockies down, 1–0. The double drove in both runners to give Colorado a 2–1 lead. Smith then went on to score during the inning after a Matsui single. Colorado left fielder Matt Holliday also hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to cap off a six-run fourth inning, all with two outs.

Smith was the final out in the 2007 World Series, striking out against Boston Red Sox's closer Jonathan Papelbon. In that postseason Smith excelled, hitting above .500.

Smith hit his first career home run, a three-run shot, on May 25, 2008, in a 4–1 home win over the New York Mets.[6] He hit the home run off of John Maine in the bottom of the fourth inning. Smith also hit his first career inside the park home run that season, which was the eighth in Colorado Rockies history.

Oakland Athletics

On January 16, 2012, the Rockies traded Smith to the Oakland Athletics for Guillermo Moscoso and Josh Outman.[7] Due to his severe splits between facing right handed and left handed pitching, Smith platooned in his two seasons in Oakland. He hit .246 with 22 home runs for the A's between 2012 and 2013. During game 4 of the 2012 ALDS, Smith hit a game tying double in the bottom of the 9th against the Detroit Tigers.

San Diego Padres

On December 3, 2013, Smith was traded to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Luke Gregerson.[8] On March 30, 2014, Smith hit a home run against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brian Wilson in his first at-bat as a Padre.[9] On July 2, 2014, he signed a two-year, $13 million extension.[10] Smith finished the season batting .266 with 12 homers and 48 RBIs. He led the Padres in batting average (.266), OBP (.367) and hits (118), as well as doubles, triples and walks.[11] During the 2014–15 offseason, the Padres traded for a trio of outfielders in Matt Kemp, Wil Myers, and Justin Upton, leaving Smith open to be traded.

Seattle Mariners

On December 30, 2014, the Padres traded Smith to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitcher Brandon Maurer.[12] In his first full season in Seattle, Smith hit .248 with 12 home runs while platooning for the majority of the season with Franklin Gutierrez.

Baltimore Orioles

On January 6, 2017, the Mariners traded Smith to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for pitcher Yovani Gallardo.[13] In 111 games for the Orioles, Smith slashed .258/.340/.433 with 13 home runs and 32 RBIs. He elected free agency on November 2.

References

  1. ^ "Seth Smith Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  2. ^ "Player Profile - Seth Smith".
  3. ^ a b The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: Team: Player Information : Biography and Career Highlights
  4. ^ ESPN – Marlins vs. Rockies – Recap – September 16, 2007
  5. ^ ESPN – Rockies vs. Padres – Recap – September 21, 2007
  6. ^ ESPN – Mets vs. Rockies – Recap – May 25, 2008
  7. ^ Rockies Press Release (January 16, 2012). "Rockies acquire RHP Guillermo Moscoso and LHP Josh Outman from Oakland in exchange for OF Seth Smith". ColoradoRockies.com.
  8. ^ "Padres acquire OF Seth Smith". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 3, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  9. ^ "Chris Denorfia's two-run single lifts Padres over Dodgers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 30, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "Seth Smith signs $13 million deal with Padres". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 2, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  11. ^ "2021 San Diego Padres Batting Stats". espn.go.com. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
  12. ^ Crasnick, Jerry (December 30, 2014). "Mariners acquire Seth Smith". ESPN.com.
  13. ^ Johns, Greg (January 6, 2017). "Mariners acquire Gallardo from O's for Smith". MLB.com. Retrieved January 6, 2017.

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