{"id":22713,"date":"2022-07-22T22:58:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T22:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/dwight-smith-former-cubs-and-braves-outfielder-dies-at-58\/"},"modified":"2022-07-22T22:58:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T22:58:50","slug":"dwight-smith-former-cubs-and-braves-outfielder-dies-at-58","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/dwight-smith-former-cubs-and-braves-outfielder-dies-at-58\/","title":{"rendered":"Dwight Smith, former Cubs and Braves outfielder, dies at 58"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Cubs and Braves outfielder Dwight Smith has died at age 58, the Braves announced Friday. <\/p>\n

Smith spent parts of eight seasons in the majors, from 1989-1996. He started with the division-winning Cubs in 1989, hitting .324\/.382\/.493 (141 OPS+) with 19 doubles, six triples, nine homers, 52 RBI, 52 runs, nine stolen bases and 2.3 WAR in just 109 games . He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting to fellow Cubs outfielder Jerome Walton. <\/p>\n

Smith was also a member of the World Series champion Braves in 1995, picking up a pinch-hit single in Game 2, a Braves win. <\/p>\n

The Braves also mentioned that Smith was “a beloved alumni member, and his infectious smile will be missed around Truist Park.” <\/p>\n

“Our deepest condolences to his wife, Cheryl, daughters Taylor and Shannyn, and son Dwight, Jr.,” the Braves said in a statement. <\/p>\n

Dwight Smith, Jr. has appeared in 122 career MLB games for the Blue Jays and Orioles. The 29-year-old outfielder started this season with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights (White Sox affiliate) and was released in early May. He’s currently playing independent ball. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n