Lee Smith

Lee Smith
Birthdate 12/04/1957
Death Date
Debut Year 1980
Year of Induction 2019
Teams Angels, Cardinals, Cubs, Expos, Orioles, Red Sox, Reds, Yankees
Position Pitcher

A seven-time All Star, Lee Smith held the big league record for career saves from 1993 until 2006 when Trevor Hoffman surpassed his total of 478.

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Lee Smith retired as MLB's all time saves leader

Lee Smith retired as MLB's all time saves leader

Lee Smith pitched for 8 teams during his 18-year big league career. He broke in with the Cubs in 1980, recording 180 saves in his 8 years in Chicago. An all star in 1983, Smith led the league in saves and games finished. He received support in both Cy Young and MVP balloting. The 6’5″ hu

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