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Tigers trade John Smoltz to Braves
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My grandfather John Hagemann was a long time professional scout
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2023 Georgia Baseball Media Guide by Georgia Bulldogs Athletics
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Richard Deitsch: John Smoltz, Hayden Nowkhah, Kara Lawson lead
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Smoltz, John Baseball Hall of Fame
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12U National Open Fan Guide
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Nobody Finds Out': MLB Legend John Smoltz on Enjoying 'One of the
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Steve Avery – Society for American Baseball Research
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MLB legends are retiring in 2021 – but you may not know these four
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 'proud' to honor father with Home Run Derby
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Cardinals honor Adam Wainwright with Molina, Pujols on hand
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John Smoltz - Wikipedia