History of Cade Smith in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 29, 2026

Cade Smith is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2024.

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May 9, 1999: Cade Smith's Birth

On May 9, 1999, Cade Jared Benjamin Smith was born. He is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher.

2017: Drafted by Minnesota Twins

In 2017, Cade Smith was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign and instead played college baseball at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

2020: Signed with the Cleveland Indians

After going undrafted in the shortened 2020 MLB draft due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cade Smith signed with the Cleveland Indians.

2021: First Professional Season

In 2021, Cade Smith spent his first professional season pitching for the Lynchburg Hillcats and Lake County Captains.

2022: Plays for Lake County and Akron RubberDucks

In 2022, Cade Smith played for Lake County and Akron RubberDucks. After the season, he also pitched in the Arizona Fall League.

November 14, 2023: Added to Guardians 40-Man Roster

On November 14, 2023, the Guardians selected Cade Smith's contract, adding him to their 40-man roster.

2023: World Baseball Classic Selection

In 2023, Cade Smith was selected to play for the Canadian national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

March 30, 2024: MLB Debut

On March 30, 2024, Cade Smith made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Guardians, striking out five Oakland Athletics batters in two innings pitched. His performance set a Cleveland record.

2024: MLB Debut

In 2024, Cade Smith made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Cleveland Guardians.

July 28, 2025: Replacement Closer for the Guardians

On July 28, 2025, Cade Smith became one of two replacement closers for the Guardians after Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave during an investigation.