CadeSmith

Cade Smith is a devoted Christian who openly shares his faith and credits Jesus Christ for his personal identity and grounding. Identity in Christ: Smith has stated that his core identity is rooted in his faith rather than his performance on the baseball field.Bible Verse: He has the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 6:11 inscribed on his pitching glove. Perspective: He often reminds fans and media that his worth does not depend on whether a pitching outing goes well or poorly, explaining that he is "washed, justified, and sanctified" through his faith. Cleveland Guardians closer Cade Smith says something meaningful is happening inside the team’s clubhouse as more players grow in their faith. During the Guardians’ annual Faith Day, Smith was asked about teammates looking to him as a mentor in their walks with God. “It’s been very cool to see how God has grown this group of guys we have in the clubhouse,” Smith said, adding that he has watched both the number of believers and their individual faith grow. For Smith, the experience has been humbling as players encourage one another not only as teammates, but also in their relationship with God.