John Smol

John Smoltz (born May 15, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1988 to 2009, primarily for the Atlanta Braves.

Smoltz was known for his versatility, achieving success as both a starting pitcher and a closer. He spent the majority of his career as a starting pitcher for the Braves, forming a dominant pitching trio with Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. This trio helped lead the Braves to consistent playoff appearances and a World Series title in 1995.

Later in his career, Smoltz transitioned to the role of closer, where he achieved significant success. He holds the Braves' franchise record for career saves.

Throughout his career, Smoltz accumulated impressive statistics, including over 3,000 strikeouts and over 200 wins. He is the only pitcher in MLB history to record at least 200 wins and 150 saves.

Smoltz was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Since retiring from baseball, he has worked as a baseball analyst for Fox Sports.