It was a small sample of what he can do on the mound, but the Miami Marlins organization should be excited about what pitcher Caleb Smith brings to the ballpark with every start he makes.
Smith, who was cruising along as one of the bright spots in the first half of a dismal season for the parent club, suffered a lat injury that sent him to the disabled list and ruined what could have been a special season for the 27-year-old lefty.
The 5-6 record with a 4.19 ERA in 16 starts mirrored that of veteran pitcher Dan Straily, who took the ball in 23 starts and posted a 4.