About Jake Smith
Born 1983. Jake Smith is an American baseball player.
Jacob Spencer Smith (born June 5, 1983) is an American former professional baseball catcher.
Career Smith attended Southern Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and played for the school's baseball and American football teams. He enrolled at East Carolina University, where he played for the East Carolina Pirates baseball team. He won the Johnny Bench Award as the top collegiate catcher in 2006.
The Oakland Athletics selected Smith in the 21st round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. After his playing career, Smith became the head baseball coach at Randleman High School.
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Who is Jake Smith?
baseball player
When was Jake Smith born?
Jake Smith was born on 5 June 1983 in Greensboro.
What is Jake Smith's occupation?
Jake Smith is a baseball player.
What nationality is Jake Smith?
Jake Smith is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jake Smith (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jake Smith. https://biography.guide/jake-smith-baseball-player/
MLA: "Jake Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jake-smith-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Jake Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jake-smith-baseball-player/.
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