Burch Smith #65
Detroit Tigers
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 4"/225
- Age: 36
- Burch Taylor Smith
- Status: Active
- Nickname: Smitty
- Born: 4/12/1990 in San Antonio, TX
- Draft: 2011, San Diego Padres, Round: 14, Overall Pick: 443
- College: Oklahoma
- MLB Debut: 5/11/2013
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 8 | 0-0 | 1.80 | 10.0 | 16 | 0.40 |
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 2 | 0-0 | 0.00 | 3.1 | 4 | 1.20 |
2021 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 113 | 29-18 | 3.46 | 415.2 | 458 | 1.20 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 154 | 9-12 | 5.71 | 250.2 | 234 | 1.51 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 43 | .140 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .419 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 10 | .100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .282 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 43 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .140 | .140 | .419 |
| MLB Career Stats | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | .182 | .282 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MiLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 1.80 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 10.0 | 16 | 0.40 |
| 2026 MLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 4 | 1.20 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 29 | 18 | 3.46 | 113 | 75 | 2 | 415.2 | 458 | 1.20 |
| MLB Career Stats | 9 | 12 | 5.71 | 154 | 13 | 1 | 250.2 | 234 | 1.51 |
- Next DET Game: 4-28 @ ATL
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1.20 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 4/25 @ CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4/23 vs MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Latest Transactions
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April 22, 2026 | Detroit Tigers selected the contract of RHP Burch Smith from Toledo Mud Hens. |
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December 23, 2025 | RHP Burch Smith roster status changed by Detroit Tigers. |
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December 23, 2025 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Toledo Mud Hens. |
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December 23, 2025 | Detroit Tigers signed free agent RHP Burch Smith to a minor league contract. |
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December 23, 2025 | Toledo Mud Hens activated RHP Burch Smith. |
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November 9, 2025 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas. |
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July 27, 2025 | Indianapolis Indians released RHP Burch Smith. |
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May 26, 2025 | Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Burch Smith from the 7-day injured list. |
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May 26, 2025 | Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Burch Smith from the 7-day injured list. |
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April 26, 2025 | Indianapolis Indians placed RHP Burch Smith on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 22, 2025 | Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Burch Smith from the 7-day injured list. |
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April 19, 2025 | Indianapolis Indians sent RHP Burch Smith on a rehab assignment to Bradenton Marauders. |
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March 28, 2025 | Indianapolis Indians placed RHP Burch Smith on the 7-day injured list. |
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January 13, 2025 | RHP Burch Smith roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates. |
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January 13, 2025 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Indianapolis Indians. |
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January 6, 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent RHP Burch Smith to a minor league contract. |
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October 31, 2024 | RHP Burch Smith elected free agency. |
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October 3, 2024 | Baltimore Orioles activated RHP Burch Smith from the 15-day injured list. |
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September 20, 2024 | Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Burch Smith on the 15-day injured list retroactive to September 18, 2024. Right adductor groin strain. |
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July 11, 2024 | Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of RHP Burch Smith from Norfolk Tides. |
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July 1, 2024 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Norfolk Tides. |
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June 27, 2024 | Baltimore Orioles signed free agent RHP Burch Smith to a minor league contract. |
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June 20, 2024 | Miami Marlins released RHP Burch Smith. |
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June 14, 2024 | Miami Marlins designated RHP Burch Smith for assignment. |
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March 27, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Burch Smith to Miami Marlins for cash. |
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January 4, 2024 | Durham Bulls activated RHP Burch Smith. |
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January 4, 2024 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Durham Bulls. |
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January 2, 2024 | Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent RHP Burch Smith to a minor league contract. |
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January 2, 2024 | RHP Burch Smith roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays. |
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October 25, 2023 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Gigantes del Cibao. |
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October 12, 2021 | RHP Burch Smith elected free agency. |
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September 16, 2021 | Oakland Athletics sent RHP Burch Smith outright to Las Vegas Aviators. |
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September 14, 2021 | Oakland Athletics designated RHP Burch Smith for assignment. |
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May 8, 2021 | Oakland Athletics activated RHP Burch Smith. |
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May 6, 2021 | Oakland Athletics sent RHP Burch Smith on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas Aviators. |
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April 6, 2021 | Oakland Athletics placed P Burch Smith on the 10 day disabled list. |
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October 28, 2020 | Oakland Athletics activated RHP Burch Smith from the 60-day injured list. |
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August 26, 2020 | Oakland Athletics transferred RHP Burch Smith from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right forearm strain. |
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August 16, 2020 | Oakland Athletics placed RHP Burch Smith on the 10-day injured list. Right forearm strain. |
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July 24, 2020 | Burch Smith changed number to 46. |
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February 15, 2020 | San Francisco Giants traded RHP Burch Smith to Oakland Athletics for cash. |
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February 10, 2020 | San Francisco Giants designated RHP Burch Smith for assignment. |
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September 1, 2019 | San Francisco Giants recalled RHP Burch Smith from Sacramento River Cats. |
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August 15, 2019 | San Francisco Giants optioned RHP Burch Smith to Sacramento River Cats. |
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August 12, 2019 | San Francisco Giants claimed Burch Smith off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers. |
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August 9, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers designated RHP Burch Smith for assignment. |
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July 24, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Burch Smith to San Antonio Missions. |
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July 22, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers recalled Burch Smith from San Antonio Missions. |
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July 20, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Burch Smith to San Antonio Missions. |
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July 15, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers recalled Burch Smith from San Antonio Missions. |
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July 7, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Burch Smith to San Antonio Missions. |
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July 6, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers recalled Burch Smith from San Antonio Missions. |
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June 27, 2019 | San Antonio Missions activated RHP Burch Smith from the temporarily inactive list. |
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June 25, 2019 | San Antonio Missions placed RHP Burch Smith on the temporarily inactive list. |
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May 12, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Burch Smith to San Antonio Missions. |
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May 5, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of Burch Smith from San Antonio Missions. |
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February 4, 2019 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to San Antonio Missions. |
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January 11, 2019 | Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Burch Smith to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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November 30, 2018 | RHP Burch Smith elected free agency. |
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November 30, 2018 | Kansas City Royals sent RHP Burch Smith outright to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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November 26, 2018 | Kansas City Royals designated RHP Burch Smith for assignment. |
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December 14, 2017 | New York Mets claimed RHP Burch Smith off waivers from Durham Bulls. |
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December 14, 2017 | New York Mets traded RHP Burch Smith to Kansas City Royals for Future Considerations. |
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September 20, 2017 | Durham Bulls activated RHP Burch Smith from the temporarily inactive list. |
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September 19, 2017 | Durham Bulls placed RHP Burch Smith on the temporarily inactive list. |
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August 21, 2017 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Durham Bulls from Charlotte Stone Crabs. |
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July 1, 2017 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs from GCL Rays. |
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June 29, 2017 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Charlotte Stone Crabs. |
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June 26, 2017 | sent RHP Burch Smith on a rehab assignment to GCL Rays. |
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April 4, 2017 | Durham Bulls placed RHP Burch Smith on the 7-day disabled list. |
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September 6, 2016 | Durham Bulls activated RHP Burch Smith from the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 7, 2016 | Durham Bulls placed RHP Burch Smith on the 7-day disabled list. |
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November 20, 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Burch Smith outright to Durham Bulls. |
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November 6, 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Burch Smith from the 60-day disabled list. |
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April 8, 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Burch Smith on the 60-day disabled list. Recovering from April 2015 Tommy John surgery |
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April 8, 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays recalled RHP Burch Smith from Durham Bulls. |
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April 6, 2015 | Durham Bulls placed RHP Burch Smith on the 7-day disabled list. |
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March 20, 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Burch Smith to Durham Bulls. |
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December 19, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays traded CF Wil Myers, C Ryan Hanigan, LHP Jose Castillo and RHP Gerardo Reyes to San Diego Padres for C Rene Rivera, RHP Burch Smith and 1B Jake Bauers. |
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September 29, 2014 | San Diego Padres recalled RHP Burch Smith from El Paso Chihuahuas. |
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September 24, 2014 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to Surprise Saguaros. |
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April 15, 2014 | El Paso Chihuahuas placed RHP Burch Smith on the 7-day disabled list. |
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March 16, 2014 | San Diego Padres optioned RHP Burch Smith to El Paso Chihuahuas. |
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September 5, 2013 | Burch Smith assigned to Peoria Javelinas. |
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September 2, 2013 | San Diego Padres recalled Burch Smith from Tucson Padres. |
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July 5, 2013 | San Diego Padres optioned Burch Smith to Tucson Padres. |
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June 28, 2013 | San Diego Padres recalled Burch Smith from Tucson Padres. |
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June 11, 2013 | San Diego Padres optioned Burch Smith to Tucson Padres. |
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June 8, 2013 | San Diego Padres recalled Burch Smith from Tucson Padres. |
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May 23, 2013 | San Diego Padres optioned Burch Smith to Tucson Padres. |
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May 11, 2013 | San Diego Padres selected the contract of Burch Smith from San Antonio Missions. |
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April 3, 2013 | Burch Smith assigned to San Antonio Missions from Lake Elsinore Storm. |
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April 5, 2012 | Burch Smith assigned to Lake Elsinore Storm. |
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August 25, 2011 | RHP Burch Smith assigned to AZL Padres. |
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August 15, 2011 | San Diego Padres signed RHP Burch Smith. |
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Awards
CAL Pitcher of the Week
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| 07/30/2012 | Lake Elsinore Storm | CAL |
TEX Pitcher of the Week
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| 04/15/2013 | San Antonio Missions | TEX |
PCL Pitcher of the Week
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| 09/03/2013 | Tucson Padres | PCL |
AFL Rising Stars
| Year | ||
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| 2014 | Surprise Saguaros | AFL |
FSL Pitcher of the Week
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| 08/20/2017 | Charlotte Stone Crabs | FSL |