Dwight Smith, a former outfielder for the Cubs, passed away on Friday at the age of 58, the Warriors reported.
From 1989 to 1996, Smith spent a portion of eight seasons playing in the majors.
In just 109 games, he hit.324/.382/.493 (141 OPS+), totaling 19 doubles, 6 3-pointers, 9 home runs, 52 RBIs, 52 runs, 9 stolen bases, and 2.3 WAR for the division-winning Cubs in 1989.
In the competition for Rookie of the Year, outfielder Jerome Walton of the Cubs, he came in second.
The 1995 World Series champion Warriors, who won the championship with a victory in Game 2, included Smith as a member.
Dwight Smith Net Worth
Dwight Smith at the time of his death had an estimated net worth of $2.11 Million
In his MLB career, Dwight Smith Jr. played 122 games for the Blue Jays and Orioles.
The 29-year-old outfielder began the campaign with the White Sox affiliate AAA Charlotte Cavaliers before being dismissed in early May. He’s playing independent ball right now.