Shane Smith

Shane Smith, an emerging talent in Major League Baseball, was born on April 4, 2000, in Danvers, Massachusetts. A right-handed pitcher, Smith honed his skills at Wake Forest before making his MLB debut on April 1, 2025. He currently plays as a starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, wearing jersey number 64. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, Smith delivers powerful pitches with notable effectiveness. In the 2025 season, he recorded an ERA of 3.813 over 146.1 innings. His impressive strikeout rate of 8.919 per nine innings highlights his ability to challenge hitters effectively. Smith's WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) stands at 1.1959, indicating his proficiency in limiting baserunners. Smith's pitching repertoire includes a mix of sinkers, four-seam fastballs, sliders, and curveballs. His fastball averages a release speed of 95.6 mph, reaching a maximum of 99.8 mph. His slider and curveball add to his arsenal, with spin rates averaging over 2200 rpm, showcasing his ability to generate movement and deceive batters. Throughout the 2025 season, Shane Smith has demonstrated versatility and control, contributing to his team's efforts with 29 starts and accumulating 145 strikeouts. His consistent performance reflects his potential as a key player in the White Sox rotation.