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Rollie Fingers League
8-12-2010
Jake Smith Relief Pitcher
Retired (1978, Age 34)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 3.62 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 56-56 Status Deceased (2004) Option Years 0  
SV 220 Age at Death 61 Date of Birth 11-23-1943
K 1133 Drafted Round 1, Pick 6
(1962)
Majors Svc Time 12 years
(47 games)
IP 1351.1
WHIP 1.30
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance C+   Ldrship
Power vs. R Power vs. L D- Velocity A-   Mentor Val C+
Speed Bunt D- Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D- WS Rings 3
1B --- LF --- Arm WS Appearances 3
2B --- CF ---   Health D+ LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 6
* League requires 60% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
1971ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1972ALCy Young Award; Fireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1973ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1974ALFireman Award; All Star Reserve (RP)
1975ALAll Star Reserve (RP)
1976ALAll Star Reserve (RP)

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Jim Edmonds League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1978-11-01Jake Smith has retired from the Chicago Fuel
1976-07-02Trade #1843725 has been completed between the Chicago Fuel and the Oakland Olives. The Oakland Olives receive Harvey Jacobs, Draft Pick 1977 Round 1 CHA (John Robertson) from the Chicago Fuel in exchange for Jake Smith.
1974-10-23The Oakland Olives have placed Jake Smith on the trade block.
1972-11-01Jake Smith now holds the league record for career pitching appearances.