What is John Smoltz's middle name?
Andrew
What is John Smoltz's full name?
John Andrew Smoltz
John Smoltz nickname(s):
Smoltzie
John Smoltz date of birth:
May 15, 1967
How old is John Smoltz?
57
Where was John Smoltz born?
Detroit, MI
How tall is John Smoltz?
6' 3" (190 cm)
How much does John Smoltz weigh?
210 lbs (95.3 kg)
John Smoltz body shape:
Average
What color are John Smoltz's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is John Smoltz's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is John Smoltz gay or straight?
Straight
What is John Smoltz's ethnicity?
White
What is John Smoltz nationality?
American
Where did John Smoltz go to school?
Waverly (Lansing, MI)
What is John Smoltz's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
John Andrew Smoltz (born May 15, 1967), nicknamed "Smoltzie" and "Marmaduke, " is an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1988 to 2009, all but the last year with the Atlanta Braves. An eight-time All-Star, Smoltz – with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine – was one of a celebrated trio of starting pitchers who propelled Atlanta to perennial pennant contention in the 1990s, highlighted by a championship in the 1995 World Series. He won the National League (NL) Cy Young Award in 1996 after posting a record of 24–8, equaling the most victories by an NL pitcher since 1972. Though predominantly known as a starter, Smoltz was converted to a reliever in 2001 following his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and spent four years as the team's closer before returning to a starting role. In 2002, he set the NL record with 55 saves, and became only the second pitcher in history (joining Dennis Eckersley) to record both a 20-win season and a 50-save season. He is the only pitcher in major league history to record both 200 wins and 150 saves.