12 Facts About Devin Smeltzer

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Devin Paul Smeltzer was born on September 7,1995 and is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.

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Devin Smeltzer made his MLB debut in 2019 for the Minnesota Twins.

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3.

Devin Smeltzer committed to transfer to Texas Tech University on a baseball scholarship after his sophomore year.

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4.

Devin Smeltzer signed with the Dodgers rather than transferring to Texas Tech, and received a $500,000 signing bonus.

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5.

Devin Smeltzer began the 2017 season with the Great Lakes Loons of the Class A Midwest League.

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6.

Devin Smeltzer began the 2018 season with the Tulsa Drillers of the Class AA Texas League.

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7.

Devin Smeltzer was assigned to the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Double-A Southern League and finished the season there.

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Devin Smeltzer made his major league debut the same night, allowing three hits and no runs, while striking out seven in six innings.

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9.

On July 17,2021, Devin Smeltzer was placed on the 60-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

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Devin Smeltzer made one appearance for the Twins in 2021 and was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on November 19,2021.

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11.

At the age of nine, Devin Smeltzer was diagnosed with pelvic rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of cancer.

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Devin Smeltzer was treated with surgery and chemotherapy at St Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.

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