Joe Smith also threw 20 innings for the Columbus Clippers of the minor leagues in 2010 with a 1.96 ERA. In 2011, he tied for second place in the American League in terms of games thrown, four behind Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Valverde.
This is a throwback to his early-career trend of pitching only in the middle innings and for short stints (usually one inning or less) when the Indians are down and out.
In fact, he had never recorded a save in his first five seasons in the majors, despite making 297 appearances in the bullpen and finishing 51 games.
That realization came in 2012, when it dawned on him that being an expert middle reliever with the sort of generic name that customers use to avoid scrutiny when they register in a dirty motel does not carry much weight beyond the sports world.
On May 21st, he attempted to enter an exclusive pub in the affluent village of Put-in-Bay, OH, without proper identification, resulting to a minor skirmish that necessitated police intervention.
However, his then-girlfriend, Cleveland TV star Allie LaForce, a former Miss Teen USA, would have been more easily recognized by bouncers than the unknown Smith.
However, he bounced back with two strong seasons in 2012 and 2013, despite the humiliation.
How Tall Is Joe Smith?
Joe Smith stands at a height of 1.88 m.