John Smoltz

John Smoltz is a former American professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1988 to 2009. He was primarily a pitcher and spent most of his career with the Atlanta Braves, although he also played for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. During his career, Smoltz was known for his versatility, as he started his career as a starting pitcher before transitioning to a relief pitcher and then back to a starting pitcher again. He was also known for his exceptional performances in the playoffs, where he helped lead the Braves to five National League pennants and one World Series championship. Smoltz was a 8-time All-Star, won the National League Cy Young Award in 1996, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Pitched (but lost) the epic Game Seven of the 1991 World Series, opposite Jack Morris. Paired with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine as baseball’s greatest pitching trio for the Braves.