Joe Smith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joe Smith
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 22, 1984(1984-03-22)
Age	40
Birthplace	Cincinnati
Country	United States
Birth City	Cincinnati
Horoscope	Aries

Joe Smith Biography

Joe Smith is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on March 22, 1984 in Cincinnati, Cincinnati, United States. Joseph Michael Smith (born March 22, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays. Smith attended Wright State University and was drafted by the Mets in the third round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut in 2007.

In 2012, Smith’s mother was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease; the condition leads to the death of nerve cells in the brain. Smith has a 50% chance of inheriting the condition. Smith and LaForce dedicate much of their free time to raising awareness for their organization HelpCureHD.org, which provides funding for couples to go through the PGD-IVF process as a way to stop the disease from continuing to future generations. HelpCureHD.org has become one of the country’s premier organizations for Huntington’s disease and been featured on ESPN, Good Morning America, MLB Network, and many local media outlets.

On November 24, 2013, Smith reportedly agreed to a three-year contract for $15 million with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, pending the completion of a physical. On November 27, 2013, the Angels confirmed that the team and Smith agreed to the terms. On April 25, 2014, Smith was named the Angels’ new closer after multiple struggles by former closer Ernesto Frieri. After the Angels traded for San Diego Padres’ All-Star closer Huston Street on July 18, 2014, Smith was moved to an eighth-inning setup role. Smith finished with 15 saves in 76 games to the tune of a 1.81 ERA.

Smith became a free agent following the 2013 season, but expressed interest in remaining with the Tribe.

On December 10, 2008, Smith was traded by the Mets to the Cleveland Indians as part of a twelve-player, three-team deal. On January 18, 2013, the Cleveland Indians announced they had avoided arbitration with Smith, signing him to a one-year contract worth $3.15 million.

Joe Smith Net Worth

Joe Smith is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the late summer of 2004, Smith played summer ball with the New England Collegiate Baseball League with the North Adams Steeplecats. In 2005, Smith briefly pitched for the Rockville Express, a team in the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League. In 2005, he made nine appearances for the Express, posting a 4.66 ERA, a 1–0 record, and earning two saves. Later in the summer of 2005, Smith also pitched for the Edenton Steamers in the Coastal Plain League. In 16 regular season appearances, totaling 17.1 innings, he tallied nine saves with a 2.08 ERA, .197 batting average against, and struck out 19 batters. He also recorded the final out of the 2005 Petitt Cup tournament, on a comebacker, to give Edenton its second consecutive league championship. Less than two years later, Smith became the first Steamers’ alumnus to appear in the majors.

Smith first began his career with Brooklyn (A) of the New York–Penn League by allowing two runs, one earned, in one inning of work against the Staten Island Yankees on June 21. He was named one of the top 20 prospects in the New York–Penn League by Baseball America. When Duaner Sánchez was hurt during a taxi cab incident in 2006, Mets general manager Omar Minaya considered recalling Smith to the Majors. Instead, the Mets traded for Roberto Hernández and Óliver Pérez to give Smith more time in the minors. On March 24, 2007, after a strong spring training, it was announced Smith would be on the Mets’ 25-man roster. On April 1, 2007, Smith made his major league debut. He struck out one (Preston Wilson) and walked one (Albert Pujols). He also gave up a single to David Eckstein. Smith earned his first major league win on April 24, 2007 after coming on in relief in the 12th inning. Smith enjoyed much success in the beginning of 2007, but began to tire and was sent down to the minors at mid year. Smith was with the Mets for all of the 2008 season, enjoying varied success. He went 6–3 in 63.3 innings with a 3.55 ERA.

Smith’s pitching style is different from most. According to hitters, he comes at the batter from third base. His release point is about 4:30 on the analog clock, lower than sidearm, and higher than submarine. Smith’s fastball usually is at 88–90 mph, sometimes reaching 93 mph. His fastball can even be considered a sinker because of its hard downward movement. He routinely gets ground balls because of this. Smith also throws a slider and a changeup.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Joe Smith height 6 ft 2 in Joe weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Joe Smith Dating?

According to our records, Joe Smith married to Allie LaForce. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Smith’s is not dating anyone.

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On July 31, 2017, the Blue Jays traded Smith to the Cleveland Indians for Thomas Pannone and Samad Taylor. In ​18 ⁄3 innings, he had an ERA of 3.44 for the Indians.

Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joe Smith celebrates birthday on March 22 of every year.

On December 16, 2019, Smith resigned with the Astros on a two-year contract worth $8 million..

What happened to Joe Smith?

Joseph Smith, the founder and leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints (more commonly known as Mormonism), is murdered along with his brother Hyrum when a mob breaks into a jail where they are being held in Carthage, Illinois.

Does Joe Smith have Huntington's?

The struggle for LaForce and her husband, MLB pitcher Joe Smith, has been to have a baby born without Huntington’s disease —a genetic condition that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

How much did Joe Smith make in the NBA?

Former NBA No. 1 draft pick Joe Smith earned $61 million over his 16-year career.

Was Joe Smith a good basketball?

Personal information
Blocks| 868 (0.8 bpg)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Where is Joseph Smith's death mask?

The resulting masks have never been in the Smith family’s possession. And now, they are on display at the Church History Museum , where visitors from all over the world can come face to face with the Prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum.