John Smoltz Biography

John Smoltz was a recently inducted first ballot Hall of Famer after a 21-year MLB career spent primarily with the Atlanta Braves. The 2015 Hall of Fame inductee was known for his versatility and became just the second pitcher to record both a 20-win season and a 50-save season after earning the 2002 NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year award by saving 55 games for the Braves. Smoltz, known primarily as a starting pitcher, is the only pitcher in MLB history to record 200 wins and 150 saves in his career. Atlanta Braves fans remember the trio of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz that kept the Braves as perennial NL pennant contenders and 1995 World Series champions. The 8x All-Star and 1996 NL Cy Young winner spent 20 seasons with the Braves, before splitting his final season with the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals. Atlanta Braves fans and collectors look for the trio of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz to sign baseballs and other memorabilia.