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Keller Stargell League
9-22-2027
Throttler Smith Relief Pitcher
Retired (1971, Age 34)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 6.80 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 4-4 Status Deceased (2021) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 84 Date of Birth 05-03-1937
K 77 Drafted Round 4, Pick 73
(1959)		 Majors Svc Time 0 years
(122 games)
IP 91.1
WHIP 1.76
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C+   Ldrship B-
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D  Velocity B+   Mentor Val B+
Speed B  Bunt C+ Control B-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C  WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health A  LCS Appearances 0
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
Notes: Pitched 15.1 consecutive scoreless innings over three consecutive starts from 5/7 to 5/23/71.
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year   Team W L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HBP BB SO WHIP ERA Awards
1971 OAK-BAL
4
 4
41
10
0
0
0
 1
91.1
 108 72 69 1 53
77
1.76
6.80
2027
0
 0
0
0
0
0
0
 0
0.0
 0 0 0 0 0
0
0.00
0.00
Total
4
 4
41
10
0
0
0
 1
91.1
 108 72 69 1 53
77
1.76
6.80
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1971-11-01Throttler Smith has retired from the Baltimore Orioles
1971-07-24The Baltimore Orioles have promoted Throttler Smith to the major league team. The Baltimore Orioles have sent Ryan Bell to the minors.
1971-07-24The Baltimore Orioles have acquired Throttler Smith from the waiver wire. The Baltimore Orioles have waived Eppie Holdsworth.
1971-06-09The Oakland Turtles have waived Throttler Smith.
1971-06-03The Oakland Turtles have designated Throttler Smith for assignment.
1971-03-01The Oakland Turtles have renamed Joe Smith to Throttler Smith.
1971-03-01The Oakland Turtles have promoted Joe Smith to the major league team. The Oakland Turtles have designated Skimmer Rowe for assignment. The Oakland Turtles have designated Little Mike Silverio for assignment.
1971-03-01The Oakland Turtles have acquired Joe Smith from the waiver wire.