IP 462
ERA 4.987
WHIP 1.552
BB/9 3.506
SO/9 6.409
  • Full name Jesse Jay Smith
  • Born 07/11/1980 in Lincoln, NE
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 214 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Illinois Valley CC
  • Drafted in the 6th round (180th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2003 (signed for $100,000).
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    Smith's path to the 2003 draft was even more circuitous than Gorzelanny's. Smith pitched at Barton County (Kan.) CC in 2000, then took two years off before trying out for a team in the independent Frontier League. Illinois Valley CC coach Bob Koopman spotted Smith and learned he had eligibility left. He has attracted attention this spring with a plus curveball and an 88-92 mph fastball. He's still needs refinement, especially with his changeup and mechanics. He should be an easy sign as a third- to seventh-rounder.

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