George Shelby Smith (October 27, 1901 â May 26, 1981) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Detroit Tigers (1926âÂÂ1929) and Boston Red Sox (1930). Listed at , 175 lb., Smith batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
In a four-season career, Smith posted 10âÂÂ8 record with a 5.28 ERA in 132 appearances, including seven starts, one complete game, saves, 135 strikeouts, and innings of work.
He gave up one of Babe Ruth's record-setting 60 home runs during the 1927 New York Yankees season.
Smith died at the age of 79 in Richmond, Virginia.