David Stanley Smith (January 21, 1955 – December 17, 2008) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Smith was born in Richmond, California, and attended San Diego State University. He was drafted in the 8th Round (169th overall) of the 1976 draft. He was signed by Scout Bob Cluck. Most of his major league career was spent with the Houston Astros from 1980-1990. He only started one game in his career, and was the team's primary closer from 1985 on.

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  • David Stanley Smith (January 21, 1955 – December 17, 2008) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Smith was born in Richmond, California, and attended San Diego State University. He was drafted in the 8th Round (169th overall) of the 1976 draft. He was signed by Scout Bob Cluck. Most of his major league career was spent with the Houston Astros from 1980-1990. He only started one game in his career, and was the team's primary closer from 1985 on. Smith was selected for the National League All-Star team for both the 1986 and 1990 seasons. He holds the Astros record for games pitched (586) and is second in team history with 199 saves. At the end of his career, he played for the Chicago Cubs. His career won-loss record finished at 53-53. After his playing career ended, he briefly served as a pitching coach for the San Diego Padres. He was one of the Directors of The San Diego School of Baseball for nearly 30 years. Smith died of a heart attack on December 17, 2008, in San Diego, California. He is survived by his wife, Alix, and his three children Kellen (26), Cameron (21), and Dakota Maggie (1). Kellen and Cameron are children from a previous marriage.
  • Dave Stanley Smith, né le 21 janvier 1955 à Richmond (Californie) et décédé le 17 décembre 2008 à San Diego, était un joueur de baseball américain. Ce lanceur de relève droitier a joué dans les Ligues majeures de baseball pendant 13 saisons.
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  • David Stanley Smith (January 21, 1955 – December 17, 2008) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Smith was born in Richmond, California, and attended San Diego State University. He was drafted in the 8th Round (169th overall) of the 1976 draft. He was signed by Scout Bob Cluck. Most of his major league career was spent with the Houston Astros from 1980-1990. He only started one game in his career, and was the team's primary closer from 1985 on.
  • Dave Stanley Smith, né le 21 janvier 1955 à Richmond (Californie) et décédé le 17 décembre 2008 à San Diego, était un joueur de baseball américain. Ce lanceur de relève droitier a joué dans les Ligues majeures de baseball pendant 13 saisons.
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