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How Former Braves And Cubs Outfielder Dwight Smith Died & Cause.

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Dwight Smith, a 1995 World Series champion for Atlanta and runner-up for NL rookie of the year, passed away on Friday, the Braves reported. He was 58.

The veteran outfielder and expert pinch-hitter passed away from congestive heart and lung failure, according to the Braves. He resided in Peachtree City, a suburban community about 30 miles south of Atlanta.

Smith spent eight years playing in the major leagues, first with the Chicago Cubs, then spending time with the Angels, Baltimore Orioles, and Braves before finishing his career with them.

Dwight Jr., his son, has also played in the major leagues, most recently with Baltimore in 2020.

The senior Smith played 103 games for the Braves in 1995, largely as a pinch-hitter, hitting.252 with three home runs and 21 RBIs.

The World Series was won by Atlanta after six games against Cleveland. with Smith making three pinch-hit appearances. He walked and went 1 for 2.

Smith finished his career with the Braves after one more season. In 101 games, he only hit.203 with three home runs and 16 RBIs. As Atlanta once more advanced to the World Series, where they fell to the New York Yankees, he did not play in the postseason.

As a rookie with the Cubs in 1989, Smith had his best season, batting.324 with nine home runs and 52 RBIs to help Chicago win the NL East.

As Atlanta once more advanced to the World Series, where they fell to the New York Yankees, he did not play in the postseason.

As a rookie with the Cubs in 1989, Smith had his best season, batting.324 with nine home runs and 52 RBIs to help Chicago win the NL East. He finished second in voting for rookie of the year to teammate Jerome Walton.

Smith signed with the Angels as a free agent in 1994 after spending five seasons with the Cubs. During the strike-shortened season, he was sent to Baltimore, and the next year, he joined the Braves.

Smith left behind his wife Cheryl, son Dwight Jr., daughters Taylor and Shannyn, and his father Cheryl.

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