Smoltz was 42 years old when he temporarily played for the Cardinals in 2009. On paper, his total stats in 2009 and his final season don't seem great, but for a baseball great to still be pitching at the top level and competing at that age is astounding. He went 17-6 with a 2.64 ERA in 33 starts for the Cardinals that year. In addition to being a great pitcher, he was also an excellent teammate and person. He was voted into the Braves' Hall of Fame in 2015. John Smoltz's full career statistics include 514 games started, one retirement and 353 wins. His average annual salary during his career was $1 million. He was born on January 4th, 1963 in Greenville, South Carolina. The right-hander was drafted by the Atlanta Braves after graduating from Clemson University in 1986. He played his first game in April 1992 and ended his career in 2011 with the Braves. In between seasons, he spent time on the disabled list due to back problems and elbow surgery. As a player, he was known for his hard throwing arm and ability to pitch multiple innings per game. He finished his career with a record of 353-176. His wife's name is Robin and they have three children: two daughters and a son.