- Born
- Birth nameJohn Andrew Smoltz
- Nickname
- Smoltzie
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- John Smoltz was born on May 15, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Pitch (2016), The Hill (2023) and 2020 World Series (2020). He has been married to Kathryn Darden since May 16, 2009. He was previously married to Dyan Struble.
- SpousesKathryn Darden(May 16, 2009 - present)Dyan Struble(1990 - 2007) (divorced, 4 children)
- Occasionally uses a curveball and a change-up
- Number 29 jersey with the Atlanta Braves
- As of October 2005, has the most wins by any pitcher in the postseason (15)
- One of only two pitchers in major-league history to record both a 20-win and a 50-save season in his career.
- The Atlanta Braves acquired him as a minor-leaguer in a trade with the Detroit Tigers in 1987 for pitcher Doyle Alexander. He made the Braves' starting rotation in 1988 and pitched in the All-Star Game that season.
- Won the National League Cy Young award in 1996, winning 24 games and losing only 6.
- Children: son: John Andrew Jr. (b. 1991) and three daughters: Rachel Elizabeth (b. 1993) Carly Maria (b. 1997) and Kelly Christina (b. 1999)
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