Dwight Smith, Ex-Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs outfielder dies at 58

#DwightSmith #atlantabraves ATLANTA -- Dwight Smith, a runner-up for NL rookie of the year who played on Atlanta"s World Series-winning team in 1995, died Friday, the Braves announced. He was 58. The Braves said the former outfielder and pinch-hitting specialist died of congestive heart and lung failure. Smith played in the big leagues for eight years, starting out with the Chicago Cubs, splitting a season between the Angels and Baltimore Orioles before joining the Braves for his final two seasons. His son, Dwight Jr., has also spent time in majors, most recently with Baltimore in 2020. The elder Smith served mostly as a pinch-hitter with the Braves in 1995, hitting .252 with three homers and 21 RBI in 103 games. Atlanta defeated Cleveland in six games to win the World Series, with Smith appearing three times as a pinch-hitter. He went 1 for 2 with a walk. In a statement, the Braves called Smith an integral member of their first Atlanta championship team. Dwight was also a beloved alumni member, and his infectious smile will be missed around Truist Park, the team added. Smith played one more season with the Braves to close out his career. He batted just .203 with three homers and 16 RBI in 101 games. He did not appear in the postseason as Atlanta again reached the World Series, losing to the New York Yankees. #DwightSmith #atlantabraves baseballs best classic games, atlanta braves live, atlanta braves tomahawk chop, atlanta braves world series, major league baseball, atlanta braves live stream, atlanta braves highlights, atlanta braves vs angels, atlanta braves ring, atlanta braves highlights today, atlanta braves baseball, atlanta braves vs los angeles angels, atlanta braves home run song, major league baseball highlights, major league baseball standings, major league baseball trade rumors ____________________________________________________________ About Channel: Trending Updates examines the deaths of global icons with in-depth analysis. We provide information that helps commemorate these people and preserve their memories for future generations. Our aim is to help preserve memories and honor those that are no longer with us. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBx7wW8nsT1Xh1nFCgtUNg Check out our website: https://trendings-now.com/ Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrendingNowStates Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBx7wW8nsT1Xh1nFCgtUNg/join


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