Cade Smith
Cade Jared Benjamin Smith (born May 9, 1999) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization.
| Cade Smith | |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Guardians | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 9, 1999 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Career
Smith attended Mennonite Educational Institute in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 16th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and played college baseball at University of Hawaii at Manoa.[1][2]
After going undrafted in the 2020 MLB draft, which was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith signed with the Cleveland Indians.[3][4] He spent his first professional season in 2021, pitching for the Lynchburg Hillcats and Lake County Captains. In 2022, he played for Lake County and Akron RubberDucks. After the season, he pitched in the Arizona Fall League.[5]
In 2023, Smith was selected to play for the Canadian national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[6]
References
- Rainbow Warriors look for ‘Twin’ career out of Cade Smith
- Abbotsford’s Cade Smith picked by Minnesota Twins
- University of Hawaii pitcher Cade Smith signs with Indians
- Former ‘Bows Pitcher, Cade Smith, ready for chance with Cleveland Indians
- Guardians' Martinez stepping up vs. older competition in AFL
- Abbotsford’s Cade Smith named to Team Canada for World Baseball Classic