Jeff Smith (born June 17, 1974) is an American former professional baseball player and coach.

[1][2][3] He was selected as a catcher by the Twins in the twentieth round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft, and played at various levels within the organization from 1996 - 2002.

Smith also played minor league ball with the Boston Red Sox in 2003, and the Texas Rangers in 2003 and 2004 until major left knee surgery after the 2004 season ended his career.

He was promoted to manager of the Beloit Snappers, the Twins' Midwest League Single-A affiliate the following year.

[citation needed] In 2008, Smith was promoted again to the Twins' advanced-A affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle.