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Shane Smith
Chicago White Sox – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: (2000-04-04) April 4, 2000 (age 25)
Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 1, 2025, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through August 1, 2025)
Win–loss record3–7
Earned run average4.25
Strikeouts85
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Teams
Career highlights and awards

Shane Jeffrey Smith (born April 4, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025, and was named an All-Star the same season.

Career

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Amateur career

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Smith attended The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, and Wake Forest University, where he played college baseball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2021.[1]

Milwaukee Brewers

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After going unselected in the 2021 MLB draft, Smith signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as an undrafted free agent on July 27, 2021.[1] He made his professional debut in 2022 with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Brewers.

Smith split the 2023 season between the Single-A Carolina Mudcats, High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and Double-A Biloxi Shuckers. In 38 appearances for the three affiliates, he compiled a cumulative 7–4 record and 1.96 ERA with 86 strikeouts and 10 saves across 59+2⁄3 innings pitched.[2] While pitching for Biloxi in 2024, the Brewers named him their minor league pitcher of the month for May.[3] In 32 total appearances for Biloxi and the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, Smith posted a 6–3 record and 3.05 ERA with 113 strikeouts across 94+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]

Chicago White Sox

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On December 11, 2024, the Chicago White Sox selected Smith from the Brewers with the first selection of the Rule 5 draft.[5][6] On March 20, 2025, the White Sox announced that Smith had made their Opening Day roster.[7][8] He made his MLB debut on April 1.[9] On July 6, Smith was selected to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, becoming only the second player—the first having been Dan Uggla in 2006—to be named an All-Star in the season following their Rule 5 selection.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b McConnell, Joe. "Former Danvers American two-time Williamsport star signs with Brewers to begin pro career". Wicked Local.
  2. ^ "Shane Smith – Stats – Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "Shane Smith Named Brewers Minor League Pitcher of the Month for May". Minor League Baseball.
  4. ^ "Chicago White Sox Select Pitcher Shane Smith No. 1 In Rule 5 Draft". forbes.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  5. ^ "White Sox select pitcher Shane Smith in Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com (Press release). December 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Hogg, Curt (March 19, 2025). "The Brewers didn't protect this prospect in the Rule 5 draft. He's looking promising for the White Sox". Journal Sentinel.
  7. ^ Connon, Sam (March 20, 2025). "Chicago White Sox Rule 5 Draft Pick Shane Smith Reacts to Making Opening Day Roster". Chicago White Sox On SI.
  8. ^ Merkin, Scott (March 28, 2025). "It's a Massachusetts reunion for these 3 White Sox hurlers". MLB.com.
  9. ^ Merkin, Scott (April 2, 2025). "Historic run for White Sox ends with Smith's strong MLB debut". MLB.com.
  10. ^ "Danvers' Shane Smith makes history with All-Star nod for White Sox". The Boston Globe. July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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