Outfielder who played for seven MLB teams from 2007 to 2017, known for his versatility and strong on-base percentage.
Seth Smith, a former professional baseball outfielder, is best known for his seven-year stint in Major League Baseball (MLB) playing for five teams, including the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, and Baltimore Orioles. With a career spanning from 2007 to 2017, Smith's journey is a testament to his dedication and perseverance in the world of baseball.
Born on September 30, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, Smith attended Hillcrest Christian School and later the University of Mississippi. During his college days, he played baseball for the Ole Miss Rebels baseball team from 2002 to 2004. Interestingly, he was also a backup quarterback to Eli Manning on the Ole Miss Rebels football team.
Smith was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 2nd round of the 2004 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut on September 16, 2007, in a 13-0 home win over the Florida Marlins. Although he didn't record a hit in his first two at-bats, he soon made up for it with his first hit, an infield single, on September 21, 2007, in a 2-1 extra-innings road win over the San Diego Padres.
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, which loaded the bases for Colorado second baseman Kazuo Matsui's memorable grand slam.
Throughout his MLB career, Smith played in 1,012 games, accumulating 831 hits, 121 home runs, and 394 RBIs. He maintained a career batting average of .246 and an on-base percentage of .327.
Seth Smith's journey through baseball is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Although he may not have been a household name, he contributed to his teams' successes and left a lasting impact on the game.
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