Bob Smith (pitcher, born 1928)

Bob Smith
Pitcher
Born: (1928-05-13)May 13, 1928
Clarence, Missouri
Died: June 23, 2003(2003-06-23) (aged 75)
Clarence, Missouri
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 22, 1958, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1959, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 4–4
Earned run average 4.75
Strikeouts 60
Teams

Robert Walkup Smith (May 13, 1928 June 23, 2003), nicknamed 'Riverboat', was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1958 through 1959. He batted and threw left-handed. Smith made his major league debut on April 22, 1958. He played for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians throughout his baseball career.

Smith died in his hometown of Clarence, Missouri on June 23, 2003 from injuries he sustained in a tractor accident.

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