George Smith (American League pitcher)

George Shelby Smith (October 27, 1901 – May 26, 1981) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through  for the Detroit Tigers (1926–1929) and Boston Red Sox (1930). Listed at 6ft 1in, 175 lb., Smith batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky. In a four-season career, Smith posted 10–8 record with a 5.28 ERA in 132 appearances, including seven starts, one complete game, saves, 135 strikeouts, and $330 2/3$ innings of work.

He gave up one of Babe Ruth's record-setting 60 home runs during the 1927 New York Yankees season.

Smith died at the age of 79 in Richmond, Virginia.