John Smoltz

John Smoltz is a former professional baseball pitcher who is best known for his career with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz played a significant part of his career, from 1988 to 2008, and was one of the most prominent pitchers in the league during the 1990s and early 2000s. Remarkably versatile, he excelled as both a starter and a reliever, making him one of the few pitchers in MLB history to have success in both roles.

Smoltz won the Cy Young Award in 1996 as the best pitcher in the National League and was an eight-time All-Star. He also led the NL in strikeouts in 1992 and saves in 2002, showcasing his dual proficiency. Smoltz is part of a celebrated trio of Braves pitchers, alongside Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, who were instrumental in the Braves' dominance of the NL East throughout the 1990s.

After his playing career, Smoltz transitioned into broadcasting, where he has worked as a color commentator and analyst for various networks covering MLB games. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.