John Smoltz Hall of Fame MLB

John Smoltz was an outstanding right-handed pitcher who spent most of his 21-year MLB career with the Atlanta Braves. He became a key member of the Braves’ celebrated pitching trio with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine and helped Atlanta win the 1995 World Series. Smoltz won the 1996 National League Cy Young Award after going 24–8 with a 2.94 ERA and 276 strikeouts.

After Tommy John surgery, he successfully moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen and recorded a National League-record 55 saves in 2002. He later returned to the rotation and reached 200 career wins in 2007. Smoltz finished his career with 213 wins, 155 losses,154 saves,3,084 strikeouts and a 3.33 ERA. He was an eight-time All-Star and also won the 1997 Silver Slugger Award.

Smoltz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.

Smoltz's Awards and Honors

• 8× All-Star (1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)
• World Series champion (1995)
• NL Cy Young Award (1996)
• NLCS MVP (1992)
• Silver Slugger Award (1997)
• NL Rolaids Relief Man Award (2002)
• Roberto Clemente Award (2005)
• 2× NL wins leader (1996, 2006)
• 2× NL strikeout leader (1992, 1996)
• NL saves leader (2002)

MLB Records

• Only pitcher in MLB history to finish with at least 200 career wins and 150 saves
• 55 saves in 2002 — National League single-season record at the time
• Only pitcher to record both a 20-win season and a 50-save season
• First pitcher to reach both 200 wins and 150 saves
• 16th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts