Dave Smith Death
David passed away on December 17, 2008 at the age of 53 in San Diego, CA.
When did Dave Smith die?
December 17, 2008How old was Dave Smith when died?
53Where did Dave Smith die? What was the location of death?
San Diego, CA
Dave Smith Birthday and Date of Death
Dave Smith was born on January 21, 1955 and died on December 17, 2008. David was 53 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 21, 1955
Date of Death: December 17, 2008
Age at Death: 53
Dave Smith - Biography
David Stanley Smith (January 21, 1955 – December 17, 2008) was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Smith was born in Richmond, California, and attended San Diego State University. He was drafted in the 8th Round (169th overall) of the 1976 draft. He was signed by Scout Bob Cluck. Most of his major league career was spent with the Houston Astros from 1980-1990. He only started one game in his career, and was the team's primary closer from 1985 on. Smith was selected for the National League All-Star team for both the 1986 and 1990 seasons. He holds the Astros record for games pitched (586) and is second in team history with 199 saves. At the end of his career, he played for the Chicago Cubs. His career won-loss record finished at 53-53. After his playing career ended, he briefly served as a pitching coach for the San Diego Padres. He was one of the Directors of The San Diego School of Baseball for nearly 30 years.
