Mike Smith
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2006)
Mike Smith was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2006 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 5 seasons. Across 15 career appearances, he went 0-3 with a 7.04 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-26
- Last Game
- 2006-08-06
Full name: Michael Anthony Smith
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.1 | 43 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 6.62 | 4.28 (-55%) | -1037.5 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 48 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 7.04 | — | -1,038 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Away | 11 | 30.1 | 41 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 7.71 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-06 | MIN | KCR | — | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-09-28 | TOR | DET | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-20 | TOR | TBR | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-09-17 | TOR | BAL | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002-09-11 | TOR | CLE | — | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-09-06 | TOR | BOS | — | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-09-02 | TOR | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-26 | TOR | CHW | — | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002-08-20 | TOR | KCR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-08-18 | TOR | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond | Richmond | VA | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Mike Smith: the record in brief
April 26, 2002 and August 6, 2006 bracket Mike Smith's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Smith played for the Toronto Blue Jays (2002) and the Minnesota Twins (2006). Smith played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 19, 1977, in Norwood, MA, USA, Smith was listed at 5'11" and 205 pounds. Mike Smith was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Anthony.
The pitching table credits Smith with a 0-3 record and a 7.04 ERA in 15 games. The totals include 17 strikeouts. The league ERA over Smith's seasons was 4.40, so the 7.04 figure ran 60.0% worse than average. 2002 was Smith's sharpest full season, a 6.62 ERA against the league's 4.28.
Smith appears at one position only: pitcher, in 15 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 2 putouts and 5 assists.
Smith's college years, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000, were spent at University of Richmond. Retrosheet box scores cover 30 of Smith's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Smith
- What years did Mike Smith play?
- Mike Smith played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2006.
- Was Mike Smith a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Smith pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- What was Mike Smith's career ERA?
- Mike Smith finished with a 7.04 career ERA, going 0-3 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Smith have?
- Mike Smith recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Mike Smith play for?
- Mike Smith played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins.