Shane Jeffrey Smith (born April 4, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Career
Milwaukee Brewers
Smith attended The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, and Wake Forest University, where he played college baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2021 and signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as an undrafted free agent on July 27, 2021, after going unselected in the 2021 MLB draft.[1] He made his professional debut in 2022 with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Brewers.
Smith split the 2023 season between the Single-A Carolina Mudcats, High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. In 38 appearances for the three affiliates, he compiled a cumulative 7-4 record and 1.96 ERA with 86 strikeouts and 10 saves across 59+2⁄3 innings pitched.[2] While pitching for Biloxi in 2024, the Brewers named him their minor league pitcher of the month for May.[3] In 32 total appearances for Biloxi and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, Smith posted a 6-3 record and 3.05 ERA with 113 strikeouts across 94+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
Chicago White Sox
On December 11, 2024, the Chicago White Sox selected Smith from the Brewers with the first selection of the Rule 5 draft.[5][6] On March 20, 2025, the White Sox announced that Smith had made their Opening Day roster.[7]
See also
References
- ^ McConnell, Joe. "Former Danvers American two-time Williamsport star signs with Brewers to begin pro career". Wicked Local.
- ^ "Shane Smith - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Shane Smith Named Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month for May". Minor League Baseball.
- ^ "Chicago White Sox Select Pitcher Shane Smith No. 1 In Rule 5 Draft". forbes.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "White Sox select pitcher Shane Smith in Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com.
- ^ https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2025/03/19/former-brewers-prospect-shane-smith-dominating-as-white-sox-rule-5-pick/82539676007/
- ^ https://www.si.com/mlb/whitesox/news/chicago-white-sox-rule-5-draft-pick-pitcher-shane-smith-reacts-to-making-opening-day-roster-manager-will-venable-office-video-01jptgmdj5bk
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)