Craig Smajstrla

Born: 6/19/1962 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-06 | Final Game: 1988-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Craig Lee Smajstrla

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Biography

Craig Smajstrla, born in 1962, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from September 6 to September 27, 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Smajstrla's time in the majors was marked by a unique challenge; he played in 8 games but did not register a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career in the big leagues, though short-lived, placed him among the ranks of athletes who pursued their dreams at the highest level of the sport. Smajstrla's playing era coincided with a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving strategies of the game. While his major league statistics may not reflect traditional success, his journey through baseball highlights the competitive nature of the sport, where many talented players often face the daunting challenge of breaking into and sustaining a presence in the major leagues. Despite the lack of statistical accomplishments, Smajstrla's story is a testament to the perseverance and dedication required to pursue a professional baseball career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1988	HOU	NL	8	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	HOU	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2