Jake Smith (catcher)
Jake Smith | |
---|---|
Catcher | |
Born: Greensboro, North Carolina | June 5, 1983|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Jacob Spencer Smith (born June 5, 1983) is an American former professional baseball catcher.
Smith attended East Carolina University, where he played for the East Carolina Pirates baseball team. He won the Johnny Bench Award as the top collegiate catcher in 2006.[1]
Smith was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 21st round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.
References[]
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Categories:
- 1983 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in Canada
- Arizona League Athletics players
- Baseball catchers
- East Carolina Pirates baseball players
- Kane County Cougars players
- Baseball players from Greensboro, North Carolina
- Vancouver Canadians players
- American baseball catcher stubs