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Don Newcombe League
3-25-2166
Hooks Smith Starting Pitcher
Retired (2003, Age 36)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.27 Total Rating B+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 54-54 Status Deceased (2040) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 74 Date of Birth 12-28-1966
K 855 Drafted Round 2, Pick 29
(1991)		 Majors Svc Time 6 years
(52 games)
IP 1067.2
WHIP 1.39
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R F  Contact vs. L D- Endurance C+   Ldrship A-
Power vs. R D  Power vs. L C- Velocity A    Mentor Val A+
Speed C  Bunt B- Control C+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D  WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm B+ WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health C  LCS Appearances 2
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
199125B-A-C+
199226B-A-B-
199327B-A B-
199428B-A B-
199529B-A+B-
199630B-A+B-
199731B-A+B-
199832B-A+B-
199933B-A+B-
200034B-A+B-
200135B-A+B-
200236C+A B-
200337C+A C+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2003-11-01Hooks Smith has retired from the Chicago Cubs
2002-07-31Hooks Smith of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 26 days.
2001-11-01Hooks Smith now holds the league record for career no hitters.
2001-05-21Hooks Smith of the Chicago Cubs has thrown a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Tortfeasors.
2000-06-12Hooks Smith of the Chicago Cubs has thrown a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pennants.
2000-05-01Hooks Smith of the Chicago Cubs is injured and is expected to be out 30 days.
1997-08-06The Chicago Cubs have promoted Hooks Smith to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Greg Rafter to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Fred Uhalt for assignment. The Chicago Cubs have designated Cliff Broskie for assignment.