Miami Herald · Apr 26, 2019
Caleb Smith threw his ‘best stuff.’ Realmuto ‘battled.’ How a 16-pitch at-bat unfolded
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Chris Szagola AP
The at-bat felt like it was never going to end — and made Caleb Smith think back to his first start against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Miami Marlins’ starter threw pitch after pitch to Philadelphia Phillies catcher and former teammate J.T. Realmuto in the first inning on Thursday. Realmuto kept fouling them off, similar to the 11-pitch at-bat at Marlins Park back on April 13.
“It felt like a flashback,” Smith said.
Smith won the first battle.
He would ultimately win the second.