Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2015, Smoltz had a standout 22- year career that culminated in 213 wins and 154 saves. He is the only pitcher in MLB history to eclipse both 200 wins and 150 saves. He pitched 20 seasons for the Atlanta Braves, with whom he won the World Series in 1995 and the Cy Young Award in 1996.

He was named an All-Star eight times and also won the Roberto Clemente Award in 2005. Since his retirement in 2009, Smoltz has excelled as a color analyst for TBS, Fox Sports South and MLB Network. He is also an accomplished golfer and is involved in various philanthropic endeavors.