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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Devin Smeltzer
|name = Devin Smeltzer
|team = Miami Marlins
|image = Devin Smeltzer (52271388725) (cropped).jpg
|image = Devin Smeltzer (52271388725) (cropped).jpg
|caption = Smeltzer with the [[St. Paul Saints]] in 2022
|caption = Smeltzer with the [[St. Paul Saints]] in 2022
|number = 38
|team = Miami Marlins
|number =
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|9|7}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|9|7}}
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|debutteam = Minnesota Twins
|debutteam = Minnesota Twins
|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
|statyear = April 22, 2023
|statyear = 2023 season
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1value = 9–5
|stat1value = 9–5
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2value = 4.29
|stat2value = 4.32
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3value = 102
|stat3value = 112
|teams =
|teams =
* [[Minnesota Twins]] ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2022}})
* [[Minnesota Twins]] ({{mlby|2019}}–{{mlby|2022}})
* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2023}}–present)
* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2023}})
}}
}}
'''Devin Paul Smeltzer''' (born September 7, 1995) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Miami Marlins]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the [[Minnesota Twins]].
'''Devin Paul Smeltzer''' (born September 7, 1995) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Miami Marlins]] organization. He has previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Minnesota Twins]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Smeltzer attended [[Bishop Eustace Preparatory School]] in [[Pennsauken Township, New Jersey]], and played for the school's baseball team. The [[San Diego Padres]] selected him in the 33rd round of the [[2014 MLB draft]], but he chose to enroll at [[Florida Gulf Coast University]] to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Florida Gulf Coast Eagles baseball|Florida Gulf Coast Eagles]] rather than sign with the Padres.<ref name="newspress">{{Cite web |title=Cancer fight gives FGCU pitcher a greater purpose |url=http://www.news-press.com/story/sports/college/fgcu/2015/02/11/fgcu-baseball-freshman-devin-smeltzer-pitcher-purpose/23258637/ |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=News-press.com}}</ref> He pitched to a 1–4 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] and a 6.19 [[earned run average]] (ERA) for the Eagles.<ref name=transfer/>
Smeltzer attended [[Bishop Eustace Preparatory School]] in [[Pennsauken Township, New Jersey]], and played for the school's baseball team. The [[San Diego Padres]] selected him in the 33rd round of the [[2014 MLB draft]], but he chose to enroll at [[Florida Gulf Coast University]] to play [[college baseball]] for the [[Florida Gulf Coast Eagles baseball|Florida Gulf Coast Eagles]] rather than sign with the Padres.<ref name="newspress">{{Cite web |title=Cancer fight gives FGCU pitcher a greater purpose |url=http://www.news-press.com/story/sports/college/fgcu/2015/02/11/fgcu-baseball-freshman-devin-smeltzer-pitcher-purpose/23258637/ |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=News-press.com}}</ref> He pitched to a 1–4 [[win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] and a 6.19 [[earned run average]] (ERA) for the Eagles.<ref name=transfer/>


In the summer of 2015, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] for the [[Hyannis Harbor Hawks]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]], where he was co-MVP of the league's all-star game, and tossed a nine-inning no-hitter in which he missed a perfect game by a single walk.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Standout night for West co-MVPs Smeltzer, Hamilton |url=http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/season/index.html?article_id=2134 |access-date=September 25, 2019 |publisher=capecodbaseball.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=June 23, 2015 |title=BASEBALL: Smeltzer throws no-hitter in Cape Cod game |url=http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/2015/06/23/baseball-smeltzer-throws-hitter-cape-cod-game/29161101/ |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Courierpostonline.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=743620&seasonid=29031 |title=#14 Devin Smeltzer |publisher=pointstreak.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref>
In the summer of 2015, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] for the [[Hyannis Harbor Hawks]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]], where he and [[Ian Hamilton (baseball)|Ian Hamilton]] were named the co-[[most valuable player]]s of the league's all-star game,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Standout night for West co-MVPs Smeltzer, Hamilton |url=http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/season/index.html?article_id=2134 |access-date=September 25, 2019 |publisher=capecodbaseball.org}}</ref> and threw a nine-inning no-hitter in which he missed a perfect game by a single walk.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 23, 2015 |title=BASEBALL: Smeltzer throws no-hitter in Cape Cod game |url=http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/2015/06/23/baseball-smeltzer-throws-hitter-cape-cod-game/29161101/ |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Courierpostonline.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=743620&seasonid=29031 |title=#14 Devin Smeltzer |publisher=pointstreak.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref>


After one year with the Eagles, Smeltzer transferred to [[San Jacinto College]], so that he would become eligible in the [[2016 MLB draft]].<ref name="transfer">{{Cite web |title=College baseball: Pitcher Devin Smeltzer leaving FGCU for junior college |url=http://archive.naplesnews.com/sports/college/fgcu/college-baseball-pitcher-devin-smeltzer-leaving-fgcu-for-junior-college-ep-1220991221-337459611.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Archive.naplesnews.com}}</ref> Smeltzer had a 9–3 record and a 1.18 ERA with 128 strikeouts in {{frac|91|2|3}} innings pitched for San Jacinto's baseball team. He committed to transfer to [[Texas Tech University]] on a baseball scholarship after his sophomore year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2016 |title=Former Eustace baseball star Devin Smeltzer hopes to be drafted this weekend |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/high_school/20160609_Former_Bishop_Eustace_baseball_star_Devin_Smeltzer_hopes_to_be_drafted_this_weekend.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Philly.com}}</ref>
After one year with the Eagles, Smeltzer transferred to [[San Jacinto College]], so that he would become eligible in the [[2016 MLB draft]].<ref name="transfer">{{Cite web |title=College baseball: Pitcher Devin Smeltzer leaving FGCU for junior college |url=http://archive.naplesnews.com/sports/college/fgcu/college-baseball-pitcher-devin-smeltzer-leaving-fgcu-for-junior-college-ep-1220991221-337459611.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Archive.naplesnews.com}}</ref> Smeltzer had a 9–3 record and a 1.18 ERA with 128 strikeouts in {{frac|91|2|3}} innings pitched for San Jacinto's baseball team. He committed to transfer to [[Texas Tech University]] on a baseball scholarship after his sophomore year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2016 |title=Former Eustace baseball star Devin Smeltzer hopes to be drafted this weekend |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/high_school/20160609_Former_Bishop_Eustace_baseball_star_Devin_Smeltzer_hopes_to_be_drafted_this_weekend.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Philly.com}}</ref>
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
The [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] selected Smeltzer in the fifth round of the [[2016 MLB draft]]. He signed with the Dodgers rather than transferring to Texas Tech, and received a $500,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hayes |first=Marcus |date=October 16, 2016 |title=After a year of 'hell,' South Jersey star thankful to be part of the Dodgers |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/marcus_hayes/20161016_Eustace_star__now_in_Dodgers_organization__baats_greatest_foe_-_cancer.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Philly.com}}</ref> He played for the [[Arizona League Dodgers|Arizona Dodgers]] of the [[Rookie-level]] [[Arizona League]] after signing and went 0–2 with a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 relief innings pitched. He began the 2017 season with the [[Great Lakes Loons]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Class A]] [[Midwest League]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dodgers prospect Devin Smeltzer continues shutout streak for Loons |date=April 26, 2017 |url=http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2017/04/dodgers_prospect_devin_smeltze_1.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=MLive.com}}</ref> In 2017, he made ten starts for Great Lakes and 15 (plus one relief appearance) for the [[Rancho Cucamonga Quakes]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[California League]]. He was 7–7 with a 4.17 ERA between the two teams. Smeltzer began the 2018 season with the [[Tulsa Drillers]] of the [[Class AA]] [[Texas League]].<ref name="minors">{{Cite web |title=Devin Smeltzer Minor League Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=smeltz000dev |website=Baseball Reference}}</ref>
The [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] selected Smeltzer in the fifth round of the [[2016 MLB draft]]. He signed with the Dodgers rather than transferring to Texas Tech, and received a $500,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hayes |first=Marcus |date=October 16, 2016 |title=After a year of 'hell,' South Jersey star thankful to be part of the Dodgers |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/marcus_hayes/20161016_Eustace_star__now_in_Dodgers_organization__baats_greatest_foe_-_cancer.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=Philly.com}}</ref> He played for the [[Arizona League Dodgers|Arizona Dodgers]] of the [[Rookie-level]] [[Arizona League]] after signing and went 0–2 with a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 relief innings pitched. He began the 2017 season with the [[Great Lakes Loons]] of the [[Class A (baseball)|Single–A]] [[Midwest League]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dodgers prospect Devin Smeltzer continues shutout streak for Loons |date=April 26, 2017 |url=http://www.mlive.com/loons/index.ssf/2017/04/dodgers_prospect_devin_smeltze_1.html |access-date=May 1, 2017 |publisher=MLive.com}}</ref> In 2017, he made ten starts for Great Lakes and 15 (plus one relief appearance) for the [[Rancho Cucamonga Quakes]] of the [[Class A-Advanced|High–A]] [[California League]]. He was 7–7 with a 4.17 ERA between the two teams. Smeltzer began the 2018 season with the [[Tulsa Drillers]] of the [[Class AA|Double–A]] [[Texas League]].<ref name="minors">{{Cite web |title=Devin Smeltzer Minor League Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=smeltz000dev |website=Baseball Reference}}</ref>


===Minnesota Twins===
===Minnesota Twins===
On July 31, 2018, the Dodgers traded Smeltzer to the [[Minnesota Twins]], along with [[Logan Forsythe]] and [[Luke Raley]], for [[Brian Dozier]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Walton |first=Ryan |date=July 31, 2018 |title=Dodgers acquire Brian Dozier from Twins for Logan Forsythe, two minor leaguers |url=https://www.truebluela.com/2018/7/31/17636428/dodgers-acquire-brian-dozier-twins-logan-forsythe-two-minor-leaguers |access-date=July 31, 2018 |newspaper=True Blue la}}</ref> He was assigned to the [[Chattanooga Lookouts]] of the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] [[Southern League (1964–2020)|Southern League]] and finished the season there. In 33 games (14 starts) between Tulsa and Chattanooga, he was 5–5 with a 4.52 ERA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Devin Smeltzer Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=656970#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL |access-date=October 16, 2018 |publisher=MiLB.com}}</ref> He opened the 2019 season with the [[Pensacola Blue Wahoos]] of the Southern League, going 3–1 with a 0.60 ERA in 30 innings.<ref name="cbs">{{Cite web |last=RotoWire Staff |date=May 4, 2019 |title=Twins' Devin Smeltzer: Strong Triple-A debut |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-devin-smeltzer-strong-triple-a-debut/ |access-date=May 16, 2019 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> He was promoted to the [[Rochester Red Wings]] of the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[International League]] on May 2.<ref name=cbs/>
On July 31, 2018, the Dodgers traded Smeltzer to the [[Minnesota Twins]], along with [[Logan Forsythe]] and [[Luke Raley]], for [[Brian Dozier]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Walton |first=Ryan |date=July 31, 2018 |title=Dodgers acquire Brian Dozier from Twins for Logan Forsythe, two minor leaguers |url=https://www.truebluela.com/2018/7/31/17636428/dodgers-acquire-brian-dozier-twins-logan-forsythe-two-minor-leaguers |access-date=July 31, 2018 |newspaper=True Blue la}}</ref> He was assigned to the [[Chattanooga Lookouts]] of the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] [[Southern League (1964–2020)|Southern League]] and finished the season there. In 33 games (14 starts) between Tulsa and Chattanooga, he was 5–5 with a 4.52 ERA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Devin Smeltzer Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball |url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=656970#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL |access-date=October 16, 2018 |publisher=MiLB.com}}</ref> He opened the 2019 season with the [[Pensacola Blue Wahoos]] of the Southern League, going 3–1 with a 0.60 ERA in 30 innings.<ref name="cbs">{{Cite web |last=RotoWire Staff |date=May 4, 2019 |title=Twins' Devin Smeltzer: Strong Triple-A debut |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-devin-smeltzer-strong-triple-a-debut/ |access-date=May 16, 2019 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> He was promoted to the [[Rochester Red Wings]] of the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[International League]] on May 2.<ref name=cbs/>


The Twins promoted Smeltzer to the major leagues on May 28, 2019. He made his major league debut the same night, allowing three hits and no runs, while striking out seven in six innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/28/twins-place-michael-pineda-on-il-call-up-devin-smeltzer/|title = Twins place Michael Pineda on IL, call up Devin Smeltzer|date = May 28, 2019}}</ref> Smeltzer finished the season with a 3.86 ERA, striking out only 18.8% of the batters he faced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/11763-what-to-do-with-devin-smeltzer/|title=What To Do With Devin Smeltzer|website=Twins Daily}}</ref> In 2020, Smeltzer recorded a 2–0 record and 6.75 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://twinsdaily.com/_/minnesota-twins-news/minnesota-twins/what-does-the-future-hold-for-devin-smeltzer-r10543|title = What Does the Future Hold for Devin Smeltzer?}}</ref>
The Twins promoted Smeltzer to the major leagues on May 28, 2019. He made his major league debut the same night, allowing three hits and no runs, while striking out seven in six innings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/28/twins-place-michael-pineda-on-il-call-up-devin-smeltzer/|title = Twins place Michael Pineda on IL, call up Devin Smeltzer|date = May 28, 2019}}</ref> Smeltzer finished the season with a 3.86 ERA, striking out 18.8% of the batters he faced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/11763-what-to-do-with-devin-smeltzer/|title=What To Do With Devin Smeltzer|website=Twins Daily}}</ref> In 2020, Smeltzer recorded a 2–0 record and 6.75 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://twinsdaily.com/_/minnesota-twins-news/minnesota-twins/what-does-the-future-hold-for-devin-smeltzer-r10543|title = What Does the Future Hold for Devin Smeltzer?}}</ref>


On July 17, 2021, Smeltzer was placed on the 60-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twins Place Derek Law On 10-Day Injured List, Move Randy Dobnak To 60-Day Injured List |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/twins-place-derek-law-on-10-day-injured-list-move-randy-dobnak-to-60-day-injured-list.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |language=en}}</ref> Smeltzer made one appearance for the Twins in 2021 and was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on November 19, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-devin-smeltzer-outrighted-to-triple-a/|title = Twins' Devin Smeltzer: Outrighted to Triple-A}}</ref>
On July 17, 2021, Smeltzer was placed on the 60-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twins Place Derek Law On 10-Day Injured List, Move Randy Dobnak To 60-Day Injured List |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/twins-place-derek-law-on-10-day-injured-list-move-randy-dobnak-to-60-day-injured-list.html |website=mlbtraderumors.com |language=en}}</ref> Smeltzer made one appearance for the Twins in 2021 and was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on November 19, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-devin-smeltzer-outrighted-to-triple-a/|title = Twins' Devin Smeltzer: Outrighted to Triple-A}}</ref>


The Twins promoted Smeltzer back to the major leagues on May 14, 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.startribune.com/alex-kirilloff-sent-back-to-minors-after-five-games-with-twins/600173365/ | title=Alex Kirilloff sent back to minors after five games with Twins | website=[[Star Tribune]] }}</ref> He made 15 appearances for the Twins, including 12 games started, and pitched to a 3.71 ERA in {{frac|70|1|3}} innings. In October, Smeltzer was sent outright to Triple-A and chose to elect free agency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/devin-smeltzer-campaigning-for-marlins-2023-opening-day-roster|title=With 'breath of fresh air,' Smeltzer vying for roster spot|first=CJ|last=Haddad|website=MLB.com|date=March 5, 2023|accessdate=April 9, 2023}}</ref>
The Twins promoted Smeltzer back to the major leagues on May 14, 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.startribune.com/alex-kirilloff-sent-back-to-minors-after-five-games-with-twins/600173365/ | title=Alex Kirilloff sent back to minors after five games with Twins | website=[[Star Tribune]] }}</ref> He made 15 appearances for the Twins, including 12 games started, and pitched to a 3.71 ERA in {{frac|70|1|3}} innings. In October, Smeltzer was sent outright to Triple-A and chose to elect free agency on October 11.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/devin-smeltzer-campaigning-for-marlins-2023-opening-day-roster|title=With 'breath of fresh air,' Smeltzer vying for roster spot|first=CJ|last=Haddad|website=MLB.com|date=March 5, 2023|accessdate=April 9, 2023}}</ref>


===Miami Marlins===
===Miami Marlins===
On January 24, 2023, Smeltzer signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Lands with Marlins|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-lands-with-marlins/amp/|access-date=2023-01-24|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On April 9, Smeltzer’s contract was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Contract selected from Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-contract-selected-from-triple-a/|access-date=2023-04-09|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Smeltzer made 5 appearances (1 start) for Miami, posting a 6.75 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 12.0 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Marlins on April 28, following the promotion of [[Johan Quezada]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/04/marlins-dfa-devin-smeltzer.html | title=Marlins Designate Devin Smeltzer for Assignment }}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [[Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp]] on May 2.<ref>https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-05-02</ref>
On January 24, 2023, Smeltzer signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Lands with Marlins|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-lands-with-marlins/amp/|access-date=2023-01-24|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On April 9, Smeltzer’s contract was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Contract selected from Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-contract-selected-from-triple-a/|access-date=2023-04-09|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Smeltzer made 5 appearances (1 start) for Miami, posting a 6.75 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 12.0 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Marlins on April 28, following the promotion of [[Johan Quezada]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/04/marlins-dfa-devin-smeltzer.html | title=Marlins Designate Devin Smeltzer for Assignment }}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [[Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp]] on May 2.<ref>https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-05-02</ref>


On May 3, Smeltzer was selected back to the Marlins' roster after Quezada was [[designated for assignment]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Marlins’ Devin Smeltzer: Back with big club|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-back-with-big-club/|access-date=2023-05-03|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> He tossed 3.2 innings that day against the [[Atlanta Braves]], surrendering 3 runs on 3 hits with 2 strikeouts. The following day, he was designated for assignment after [[Chi Chi Gonzalez]] had his contract selected.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins’ Devin Smeltzer: Designated for assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-designated-for-assignment-871787/|access-date=2023-05-04|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Smeltzer again cleared waivers and was outrighted to Jacksonville on May 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Devin Smeltzer Stats, Fantasy & News|url=https://www.mlb.com/player/devin-smeltzer-656970|access-date=2023-05-07|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> On August 3, Smeltzer was again added to the major league roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Selected to MLB bullpen|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-selected-to-mlb-bullpen/amp/|access-date=August 3, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> After two scoreless appearances for Miami, he was designated for assignment on August 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: DFA'd by Miami|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-dfad-by-miami/amp/|access-date=August 5, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> On August 8, he cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple–A.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Remains in organization|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-remains-in-organization/amp/|access-date=August 8, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
On May 3, Smeltzer was selected back to the Marlins' roster after Quezada was [[designated for assignment]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Marlins’ Devin Smeltzer: Back with big club|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-back-with-big-club/|access-date=2023-05-03|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>

On September 1, Smeltzer tossed the first [[no-hitter]] in Jumbo Shrimp history, logging 4 strikeouts in 7.0 innings against the [[Charlotte Knights]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=No-Hitter Earns Smeltzer IL Pitcher of the Week Honors|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/no-hitter-earns-smeltzer-il-pitcher-of-the-week-honors/n-6010251|access-date=September 12, 2023|website=oursportscentral.com|language=en}}</ref> On September 6, Smeltzer was once more selected back to Miami's major league roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins Place Sandy Alcantara, Jorge Soler On IL|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/09/marlins-to-place-sandy-alcantara-on-il-with-flexor-strain.html|access-date=September 6, 2023|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> After tossing {{fraction|3|2|3}} relief innings against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] the previous day, Smeltzer was designated for assignment for a fourth time on September 8.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Loses 40-man roster spot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-loses-40-man-roster-spot/amp/|access-date=September 8, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Jacksonville on September 11.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Remains in organization|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-devin-smeltzer-remains-in-organization-898741/amp/|access-date=September 11, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> Smeltzer elected free agency on October 15.<ref>https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-15</ref>

On December 7, 2023, Smeltzer re-signed with the Marlins on a minor league contract.<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/marlins-re-sign-devin-smeltzer-to-minor-league-deal.html</ref>


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Devin Smeltzer
Smeltzer with the St. Paul Saints in 2022
Miami Marlins
Pitcher
Born: (1995-09-07) September 7, 1995 (age 28)
Voorhees, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 28, 2019, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record9–5
Earned run average4.32
Strikeouts112
Teams

Devin Paul Smeltzer (born September 7, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins.

Amateur career[edit]

Smeltzer attended Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, and played for the school's baseball team. The San Diego Padres selected him in the 33rd round of the 2014 MLB draft, but he chose to enroll at Florida Gulf Coast University to play college baseball for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles rather than sign with the Padres.[1] He pitched to a 1–4 win–loss record and a 6.19 earned run average (ERA) for the Eagles.[2]

In the summer of 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he and Ian Hamilton were named the co-most valuable players of the league's all-star game,[3] and threw a nine-inning no-hitter in which he missed a perfect game by a single walk.[4][5]

After one year with the Eagles, Smeltzer transferred to San Jacinto College, so that he would become eligible in the 2016 MLB draft.[2] Smeltzer had a 9–3 record and a 1.18 ERA with 128 strikeouts in 91+2⁄3 innings pitched for San Jacinto's baseball team. He committed to transfer to Texas Tech University on a baseball scholarship after his sophomore year.[6]

Professional career[edit]

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Smeltzer in the fifth round of the 2016 MLB draft. He signed with the Dodgers rather than transferring to Texas Tech, and received a $500,000 signing bonus.[7] He played for the Arizona Dodgers of the Rookie-level Arizona League after signing and went 0–2 with a 7.59 ERA in 10.2 relief innings pitched. He began the 2017 season with the Great Lakes Loons of the Single–A Midwest League.[8] In 2017, he made ten starts for Great Lakes and 15 (plus one relief appearance) for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the High–A California League. He was 7–7 with a 4.17 ERA between the two teams. Smeltzer began the 2018 season with the Tulsa Drillers of the Double–A Texas League.[9]

Minnesota Twins[edit]

On July 31, 2018, the Dodgers traded Smeltzer to the Minnesota Twins, along with Logan Forsythe and Luke Raley, for Brian Dozier.[10] He was assigned to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Double-A Southern League and finished the season there. In 33 games (14 starts) between Tulsa and Chattanooga, he was 5–5 with a 4.52 ERA.[11] He opened the 2019 season with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Southern League, going 3–1 with a 0.60 ERA in 30 innings.[12] He was promoted to the Rochester Red Wings of the Triple-A International League on May 2.[12]

The Twins promoted Smeltzer to the major leagues on May 28, 2019. He made his major league debut the same night, allowing three hits and no runs, while striking out seven in six innings.[13] Smeltzer finished the season with a 3.86 ERA, striking out 18.8% of the batters he faced.[14] In 2020, Smeltzer recorded a 2–0 record and 6.75 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched.[15]

On July 17, 2021, Smeltzer was placed on the 60-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.[16] Smeltzer made one appearance for the Twins in 2021 and was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on November 19, 2021.[17]

The Twins promoted Smeltzer back to the major leagues on May 14, 2022.[18] He made 15 appearances for the Twins, including 12 games started, and pitched to a 3.71 ERA in 70+1⁄3 innings. In October, Smeltzer was sent outright to Triple-A and chose to elect free agency on October 11.[19]

Miami Marlins[edit]

On January 24, 2023, Smeltzer signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[20] On April 9, Smeltzer’s contract was selected to the active roster.[21] Smeltzer made 5 appearances (1 start) for Miami, posting a 6.75 ERA with 8 strikeouts in 12.0 innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Marlins on April 28, following the promotion of Johan Quezada.[22] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on May 2.[23]

On May 3, Smeltzer was selected back to the Marlins' roster after Quezada was designated for assignment.[24] He tossed 3.2 innings that day against the Atlanta Braves, surrendering 3 runs on 3 hits with 2 strikeouts. The following day, he was designated for assignment after Chi Chi Gonzalez had his contract selected.[25] Smeltzer again cleared waivers and was outrighted to Jacksonville on May 6.[26] On August 3, Smeltzer was again added to the major league roster.[27] After two scoreless appearances for Miami, he was designated for assignment on August 5.[28] On August 8, he cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple–A.[29]

On September 1, Smeltzer tossed the first no-hitter in Jumbo Shrimp history, logging 4 strikeouts in 7.0 innings against the Charlotte Knights.[30] On September 6, Smeltzer was once more selected back to Miami's major league roster.[31] After tossing 3+2⁄3 relief innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers the previous day, Smeltzer was designated for assignment for a fourth time on September 8.[32] He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Jacksonville on September 11.[33] Smeltzer elected free agency on October 15.[34]

On December 7, 2023, Smeltzer re-signed with the Marlins on a minor league contract.[35]

Personal life[edit]

At the age of nine, Smeltzer was diagnosed with pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of cancer.[36] A tumor had grown against his bladder that was connected to his prostate. He was treated with surgery and chemotherapy at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.[37][38] The cancer went into full remission in 2012.[1]

In 2006 while battling cancer, Smeltzer was invited to Citizens Bank Park to meet Phillies players Chase Utley and Cole Hamels.[39] In 2018, Utley was on the Dodgers and Smeltzer, was a member of the Dodgers organization.[39] During spring training, Dodger's manager Dave Roberts told the story to the Dodger's clubhouse and reintroduced the two.[39] After hearing the story, Smeltzer's teammates gave him a round of applause.[39]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b "College baseball: Pitcher Devin Smeltzer leaving FGCU for junior college". Archive.naplesnews.com. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "Standout night for West co-MVPs Smeltzer, Hamilton". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  4. ^ "BASEBALL: Smeltzer throws no-hitter in Cape Cod game". Courierpostonline.com. June 23, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  5. ^ "#14 Devin Smeltzer". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "Former Eustace baseball star Devin Smeltzer hopes to be drafted this weekend". Philly.com. June 9, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  7. ^ Hayes, Marcus (October 16, 2016). "After a year of 'hell,' South Jersey star thankful to be part of the Dodgers". Philly.com. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  8. ^ "Dodgers prospect Devin Smeltzer continues shutout streak for Loons". MLive.com. April 26, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  9. ^ "Devin Smeltzer Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference.
  10. ^ Walton, Ryan (July 31, 2018). "Dodgers acquire Brian Dozier from Twins for Logan Forsythe, two minor leaguers". True Blue la. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  11. ^ "Devin Smeltzer Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  12. ^ a b RotoWire Staff (May 4, 2019). "Twins' Devin Smeltzer: Strong Triple-A debut". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  13. ^ "Twins place Michael Pineda on IL, call up Devin Smeltzer". May 28, 2019.
  14. ^ "What To Do With Devin Smeltzer". Twins Daily.
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  16. ^ "Twins Place Derek Law On 10-Day Injured List, Move Randy Dobnak To 60-Day Injured List". mlbtraderumors.com.
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  18. ^ "Alex Kirilloff sent back to minors after five games with Twins". Star Tribune.
  19. ^ Haddad, CJ (March 5, 2023). "With 'breath of fresh air,' Smeltzer vying for roster spot". MLB.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
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  21. ^ "Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Contract selected from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  22. ^ "Marlins Designate Devin Smeltzer for Assignment".
  23. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-05-02
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  25. ^ "Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  26. ^ "Devin Smeltzer Stats, Fantasy & News". mlb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  27. ^ "Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Selected to MLB bullpen". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  28. ^ "Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: DFA'd by Miami". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  29. ^ "Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Remains in organization". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  30. ^ "No-Hitter Earns Smeltzer IL Pitcher of the Week Honors". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  31. ^ "Marlins Place Sandy Alcantara, Jorge Soler On IL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  32. ^ "Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Loses 40-man roster spot". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  33. ^ "Marlins' Devin Smeltzer: Remains in organization". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  34. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-10-15
  35. ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/marlins-re-sign-devin-smeltzer-to-minor-league-deal.html
  36. ^ "LA Dodgers draft pick Devin Smeltzer overcame pediatric cancer". Dailynews.com. June 23, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  37. ^ Ben Rohrbach (February 11, 2014). "Southpaw Devin Smeltzer beats cancer to become one of nation's top pitching prospects". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  38. ^ "Devin Smeltzer Overcame Cancer To Become A Star « CBS Philly". CBS - Philadelphia. May 22, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  39. ^ a b c d "Full video of Chase Utley meeting cancer survivor turned teammate". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved April 11, 2023.

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