NEW YORK (WFAN) – Baseball Hall of Famer and MLB Network analyst, John Smoltz appeared with Mike Francesa on a WFAN radio show on June 23, 2016 and spoke about pitching. Smoltz offered some sage advice about how today’s pitchers are brought up under a very different philosophy than he was. Source: CBS New York ... Read More
Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz Speaks About Pitching With Mike Francesa on WFAN Radio Show
Former MLB Star John Smoltz to Join Joe Buck in Broadcast Booth as New Fox Baseball Analyst
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, World Series champion and Hall of Famer, John Smoltz will be the new Fox baseball analyst and will be on the lead team with Joe Buck in the broadcast booth for this year’s World Series. Source: Newsday.com ... Read More
MLB Stars John Smoltz and Tom Glavine Play Golf For Charity at 2016 Novelis Celebrity Challenge
DULUTH, GA – Former Atlanta Braves pitchers John Smoltz and Tom Glavine competed for charity in a round of golf along with Super Bowl champ, Kevin Butler in the Novelis Celebrity Challenge at the PGA Tour Champions Tour on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The event, which benefited Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, was part of the 2016 Mitsubishi Electric Classic and was held in partnership with the Greater Gwinnett Championship. The PGA Tour Champions Tour event, sponsored by Novelis, was hosted by TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, GA. Source: Examiner.com ... Read More
John Smoltz Warns Parents Against Tommy John Surgery During Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Speech
Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, John Smoltz, missed the 2000 MLB season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, which threatened to derail his career. He has been very outspoken about the dangers of the surgery and said earlier this month that he doesn’t know if there will ever be another pitcher to enter the Hall of Fame after undergoing the procedure. Smoltz is the first pitcher in the Hall of Fame to have returned from Tommy John surgery. During his 2015 acceptance speech on Sunday, July 26, Smoltz spoke out against the surgery and sent a warning to parents. Source: USA Today. ... Read More
Braves John Smoltz Hosts Party in Lansing Prior to Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
On July 25th, Lansing native John Smoltz will take the stage in Cooperstown, N.Y. to accept his induction into the baseball Hall of Fame, however, prior to the main event, Smoltz recently held a party in early May in Lansing to personally thank the community for serving such a key role in his growth as a pticher and major league legend. Source: 6WLNS.com.
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John Smoltz Speaks to Media to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Pediatric Cancer
Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, John Smoltz, recently appeared during the FOX8 Morning News segment at 8:00 on Friday, September 20, where he spoke about winning the Aflac Duckprints Award for volunteering in the fight against pediatric cancer. 2013 Aflac Duckprints Award Recipient, John Smoltz, spoke about raising awareness for America’s unsung heros and his fight against pediatric cancer. ... Read More
John Smoltz to Deliver Keynote Speech at 2013 Triple-A All-Star Luncheon in Reno
RENO, NV. — The 2013 Triple-A All-Star Luncheon, which takes place on Wednesday, July 17, will featured former Atlanta Braves pitcher and Baseball All-Star John Smoltz as their keynote speaker. The luncheon is scheduled to take place at 11:30 a.m.at Harrah’s Reno, which has signed on as the host hotel for the entire All-Star week. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher and eight-time Major League Baseball All-Star, John Smoltz, is a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Talent Agency. ... Read More
John Smoltz Presents Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year Award to Clint Frazier of Loganville High School in GA
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, John Smoltz, surprised Clint Frazier of Loganville High School by presenting him with the news that the Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, named Frazier its 2012-13 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year.