Cade Smith
Definition
Cade Jared Benjamin Smith (born May 9, 1999) is a Canadian professional baseball relief pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Renowned for his 96 mph four-seam fastball, elite splitter, and high strikeout rate, he debuted in 2024, setting records like most strikeouts in a two-inning MLB debut and excelling as a temporary closer in 2025 amid teammate Emmanuel Clase's suspension.
Examples
Cade Smith mowed down the side with his splitter, leaving batters wondering if they accidentally wandered into a hockey rink.
When Emmanuel Clase sat out over betting drama, Cade Smith stepped up as closer, proving you don't need odds to dominate the ninth.
Guardians fans chant for Cade Smith like he's serving poutine on a silver platter—pure relief perfection.
Cade Smith's postseason debut had him striking out every Tiger in sight, turning Detroit's lineup into polite Canadian apologies.
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