About Keith Smith
Born 1953. Keith Smith is an American baseball player.
Keith Lavaughn Smith (born May 3, 1953) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers in 1977 and the St. Louis Cardinals from 1979 to 1980. His minor league career spanned from 1972 to 1981. His brother, Bobby Smith, was also a professional baseball player. All MLB records list him as Keith Lavarne Smith.
Smith was raised in Palmetto, Florida. His childhood home was demolished in order to make way for U.S. Route 19. He initially attended Manatee High School but, when the state attempted to force racial integration via busing, he transferred to Palmetto High School.
Smith bypassed several college football scholarship offers in order to play college baseball at Manatee Junior College.
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Who is Keith Smith?
baseball player, born 1953
When was Keith Smith born?
Keith Smith was born on 3 May 1953 in Palmetto.
What is Keith Smith's occupation?
Keith Smith is a baseball player.
What nationality is Keith Smith?
Keith Smith is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Keith Smith (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Keith Smith. https://biography.guide/keith-smith-baseball-player-1953/
MLA: "Keith Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/keith-smith-baseball-player-1953/.
Chicago: "Keith Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/keith-smith-baseball-player-1953/.
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