All-Diamond Team: John Smoltz
From The Funnville Nine by Richmond Flying Squirrels
August 21, 2025 · 15 min · Season 2025 · Episode 29
About this episode
The episode discusses John Smoltz's selection to the All-Diamond Team as part of the Richmond Flying Squirrels' celebration of The Diamond's 40th anniversary.
As the Richmond Flying Squirrels celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Diamond and the ballpark's final season, fans voted for the All-Diamond Team, recognizing the best Richmond players who have come through The Diamond over the last four decades on their way to MLB stardom. One of the fans' picks for starting pitcher on the All-Diamond Team was John Smoltz, who played for the Richmond Braves in 1987 and 1988 before starting his Hall of Fame career in the majors. Smoltz was back in Ric...
People in this episode
Host: Richmond Flying Squirrels
Guest: John Smoltz
Topics covered
- All-Diamond Team
- John Smoltz
- Richmond Braves
- MLB stardom
- 40th anniversary
- baseball history
Keywords
- John Smoltz
- All-Diamond Team
- Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Richmond Braves
- MLB
- baseball
- 40th anniversary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Richmond Flying Squirrels, Richmond Braves
Places: The Diamond
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