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Name Team Age
Rob Smith Retired (1989, Age 38) Died (2016, Age 65)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 13
(1969)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Jesse Orosco League 0 16 years (141 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  C+ F 
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- F  C-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D- D+
Endurance Velocity Control
C+ B- B 
Leadership   Mentor Value  
B- B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D- 0 7/29/1951
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 3 11
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1969C B-D+
1970C B+C-
1971C A-C 
1972C A-B-
1973C+A B-
1974C+A B-
1975C+A B 
1976C+A B 
1977B-A B 
1978B-A B+
1979B-A B+
1980B-A B+
1981B-A B+
1982B-A B+
1983B-A B+
1984B A B+
1985B A B+
1986B-A-B+
1987B-B+B+
1988B-B B+
1989C+B B 
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1989-11-01Rob Smith has retired from the Milwaukee Braves
1985-08-23Rob Smith of the Milwaukee Braves is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1984-09-04Rob Smith of the Milwaukee Braves is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
1983-08-31A trade has been completed between the Milwaukee Braves and the Washington Lobbyists. The Washington Lobbyists receive Draft Pick 1986 Round 3 MIL (Jim Goss), Draft Pick 1984 Round 1 MIL (Josh Mulligan) from the Milwaukee Braves in exchange for Rob Smith. Protest This Trade.
1981-04-13Rob Smith of the Washington Lobbyists is injured and is expected to be out 15 days.
1978-11-01Rob Smith now holds the league record for career no hitters.
1978-08-04Rob Smith of the Washington Lobbyists has thrown a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers.
1973-04-01The Washington Lobbyists have promoted Rob Smith to the major league team. The Washington Lobbyists have designated Frank Gilmore for assignment.
1971-10-03The Washington Lobbyists have sent Rob Smith to the minors.
1971-10-01The Washington Lobbyists have promoted Rob Smith to the major league team.
1968-09-14A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Lobbyists. The Washington Lobbyists receive Draft Pick 1969 Round 1 TOR (Rob Smith) from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Draft Pick 1971 Round 1 WAS (Bunny Sell).
1966-05-22A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays receive Draft Pick 1967 Round 1 PIT (Billy Paumier) from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Draft Pick 1969 Round 1 TOR (Rob Smith).