Jacob Spencer Smith (born June 5, 1983) is an American former professional baseball catcher.
| Jake Smith | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 5, 1983 Greensboro, North Carolina | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Smith attended Southern Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and played for the school's baseball and American football teams.[1][2] He enrolled at East Carolina University, where he played for the East Carolina Pirates baseball team. He won the Johnny Bench Award as the top collegiate catcher in 2006.[3]
The Oakland Athletics selected Smith in the 21st round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. After his playing career, Smith became the head baseball coach at Randleman High School.[4]
References edit
- ^ Writer, JEFF CARLTON Staff (February 21, 2002). "CATCHER KEY TO SCHOOL'S SUCCESS\ SOUTHERN GUILFORD'S STANDOUT BACKSTOP, JAKE SMITH, GOES THROUGH A PHYSICAL AND MENTAL GRIND AS A CATCHER, AND THAT'S THE WAY HE LIKES IT". Greensboro News and Record.
- ^ Writer, JEFF CARLTON Staff (June 17, 2002). "SMITH DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF PATIENCE\ SOUTHERN GUILFORD'S JAKE SMITH WAS WALKED 34 TIMES IN HIS SENIOR YEAR". Greensboro News and Record.
- ^ "ECU Pirate wins Bench Award as nation's top catcher". wfmynews2.com. June 29, 2006.
- ^ Courier-Tribune, The Courier-Tribune Mike Duprez, The (May 21, 2021). "Jake Smith's intensity goes way back. Here's a look at how the Randleman baseball coach's fiery past is fueling the future". The Courier-Tribune.
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External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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