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Dylan Smith
Detroit Tigers – No. 58
Pitcher
Born: (2000-05-28) May 28, 2000 (age 25)
Huntsville, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 2, 2025, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through June 3, 2025)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.00
Strikeouts0
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Dylan Miguel Smith (born May 28, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

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Smith grew up in Stafford, Texas, and attended Stafford High School. He was selected in 18th round by the San Diego Padres in 2018 Major League Baseball draft, but opted not to sign with the team.[1]

Smith played college baseball at Alabama for three seasons. He appeared in 13 games as a freshman and had an ERA of 6.48.[2] Smith pitched 6+1⁄3 innings over four appearances with one start before the season ended prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic.[3] He became a starter prior to his junior season and went 2–8 with a 3.84 ERA with 113 strikeouts 20 walks in 98+1⁄3 innings pitched across 16 starts.[4]

Smith was selected in the 3rd round of the 2021 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers.[5] Smith signed with the team on July 26, 2021, and received a $1,115,000 signing bonus.[6]

Smith was called up by the Tigers on May 30, 2025 after pitching to a combined 1.61 ERA at both the Double-A and Triple-A levels earlier in the season. He made his major league debut on June 2 against the Chicago White Sox, pitching two scoreless innings of relief.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Yates, Clinton (April 9, 2021). "The Real Deal's roots run deep in Alabama". Andscape. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "Detroit Tigers grab Alabama RHP Dylan Smith, after his breakthrough season, in MLB draft". Detroit Free Press. July 12, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  3. ^ Beck, Jason (March 2, 2022). "Confident Smith (No. 7 prospect) turning heads at minicamp". MLB.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Tigers tap into Alabama well again, select RHP Dylan Smith in Round 3". The Detroit News. July 12, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  5. ^ Stephenson, Creg (July 12, 2021). "Alabama's Dylan Smith drafted by Detroit Tigers". AL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  6. ^ Beck, Jason (July 26, 2021). "Third-rounder Smith, Tigers agree to terms". MLB.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "Family cheers as 'The Real Deal' Dylan Smith makes MLB debut for your Detroit Tigers in dominant fashion". clickondetroit.com. June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
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