John Smoltz Atlanta Braves Autographed 8x10 Photo From Panini VIP Party (Panini Authentic)

John Smoltz Atlanta Braves Autographed 8x10 Photo From Panini VIP Party (Panini Authentic)

John Andrew Smoltz, nicknamed "Smoltzie" and "Marmaduke," is an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1988 to 2009, all but the last year with the Atlanta Braves. An eight-time All-Star, Smoltz - with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine - was one of a celebrated trio of starting pitchers who propelled Atlanta to perennial pennant contention in the 1990s, highlighted by a championship in the 1995 World Series. He won the National League (NL) Cy Young Award in 1996 after posting a record of 24-8, equaling the most victories by an NL pitcher since 1972. Though predominantly known as a starter, Smoltz was converted to a reliever in 2001 following his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and spent four years as the team's closer before returning to a starting role. In 2002, he set the NL record with 55 saves, and became only the second pitcher in history (joining Dennis Eckersley) to record both a 20-win season and a 50-save season. He is the only pitcher in major league history to record both 200 wins and 150 saves.

Win-loss record213-155
Earned run average3.33
Strikeouts3,084
Saves154

8x All-Star (1989, 1992, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)
World Series champion (1995)
NL Cy Young Award (1996)
NLCS MVP (1992)
Silver Slugger Award (1997)
NL Rolaids Relief Man Award (2002)
Roberto Clemente Award (2005)
2x NL wins champion (1996, 2006)
MLB strikeout champion (1996)
Atlanta Braves #29 retired
2015 Hall of Fame