Daniel Arthur Smith (born February 23, 1962) was a pitcher who is most notable for winning the

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Most Outstanding Player award while a junior at

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. He is one of four players from University of Miami to win that award. The others are Greg Ellena,

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and Charlton Jimerson. Following his collegiate career, he played professionally for a few seasons. After being drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round of the 1983 amateur draft, he began his professional career with the

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that very year. In 28 relief appearances, he went 5-2 with a 1.61 ERA, striking out 68 batters in 50 innings. He played for the

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in 1984, appearing in 54 games and going 4-4 with a 2.55 ERA. Playing with the

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in 1985, Smith went 3-7 with a 2.78 ERA in 42 games. He played for the

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in 1986, going 5-3 with a 2.87 ERA in 41 games. For the 1987 season, he found himself in the Minnesota Twins organization, pitching for the

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. He went 1-0 with a 5.23 ERA in 20 games that season. He was inducted into the University of Miami's Hall of Fame in 1994. He currently serves as head coach for the Palmetto High School baseball team.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Dan 1962 births Living people Miami Hurricanes baseball players Tampa Tarpons (1957–1987) players College World Series Most Outstanding Player Award winners Billings Mustangs players Cedar Rapids Reds players Vermont Reds players Orlando Twins players