What is Dave Smith's middle name?
Stanley
What is Dave Smith's full name?
David Stanley Smith
Dave Smith date of birth:
January 21, 1955
How old was Dave Smith when died?
53
Where was Dave Smith born?
Richmond, CA
When did Dave Smith die?
December 17, 2008
Where did Dave Smith die?
San Diego, CA
How tall is Dave Smith?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Dave Smith weigh?
195 lbs (88.5 kg)
What is Dave Smith nationality?
American
Where did Dave Smith go to school?
Poway (Poway, CA)
Where did Dave Smith go to university?
San Diego State University
What is Dave Smith's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
David Stanley Smith (January 21, 1955 – December 17, 2008) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Smith was born in Richmond, California, and attended San Diego State University. He was drafted in the 8th Round (169th overall) of the 1976 draft. He was signed by Scout Bob Cluck. Most of his major league career was spent with the Houston Astros from 1980-1990. He only started one game in his career, and was the team's primary closer from 1985 on. Smith was selected for the National League All-Star team for both the 1986 and 1990 seasons. He holds the Astros record for games pitched (586) and is second in team history with 199 saves. At the end of his career, he played for the Chicago Cubs. His career won-loss record finished at 53-53. After his playing career ended, he briefly served as a pitching coach for the San Diego Padres. He was one of the Directors of The San Diego School of Baseball for nearly 30 years.