About Nate Smith
Lived 1935 – 2019 (aged 84). Nate Smith was an American baseball player.
Born in Chicago, Smith attended Tennessee State University. His professional career (1956–59; 1961–64) was spent in the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers' organization until the Orioles purchased his contract from the Triple-A Omaha Dodgers on 10 September 1962. In his first MLB at bat, Smith pinch hit for Oriole pitcher Wes Stock and singled off left-hander Ted Bowsfield of the Los Angeles Angels. He would collect one more hit, a double off another lefty, Jack Kralick of the Minnesota Twins, in his last MLB game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nate Smith?
American baseball player
When was Nate Smith born?
Nate Smith was born on 26 April 1935 in Chicago.
When did Nate Smith die?
Nate Smith died on 18 August 2019 in Atlanta.
What was Nate Smith's occupation?
Nate Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Nate Smith?
Nate Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Nate Smith (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nate Smith. https://biography.guide/nate-smith-baseball-player/
MLA: "Nate Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nate-smith-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Nate Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nate-smith-baseball-player/.
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