John Smoltz

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546 appearances 1 recordings 1 series first heard Jul 2026 last heard 1 Jul

John Smoltz’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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In theory, yes.

But reality, no.

I played every day as a closer because I only had to get three outs or six outs at night at about 10.30 at night.

So I couldn't play the day I pitched as a starter, obvious reasons.

So I played four days in between as a closer.

I know a lot of heads turned.

I know upper management was freaking out.

And I told him it's not that big a deal.

There won't be any, you know, I won't sacrifice my ability to pitch.

After 55 saves my first year, they never questioned me about playing golf again.

But I played a lot of golf as a closer because of the ability just you could and you didn't, you know, you could rest and take a nap, whatever it is.

Golf's not, by the way, a strenuous sport, especially if you're not walking 36 or you're not shooting 106.

Yeah, that's been a popular text.

I try my best, but the turnover is about 18 to 21 per year, I guess, something like that.

New players every year at Tahoe.

And I don't take it for granted.

You know, I'm honored to have been now 16, 17.

I don't even know how many years it's been.

It's been awesome.

I missed it once.

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