Joe Smaza, baseball player, 1946-1946

Joe Smaza

Born: 7/7/1923 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 5/30/1979 in Royal Oak, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-18 | Final Game: 1946-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Paul Smaza

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Biography

Joe Smaza, born in 1923, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played for a short stint from September 18 to September 21, 1946, during a time when the league was transitioning from World War II's player shortages and the excitement of the post-war era was beginning to take shape. Despite his limited time on the field, Smaza became part of the historical fabric of the game, representing the many players who sought their opportunity in the big leagues during this transitional period. Over the course of his career, Smaza appeared in 2 games, recording 1 hit and finishing with a batting average of .200. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence in the league during a pivotal moment in baseball history highlights the stories of perseverance and ambition that many players experienced. Smaza's journey serves as a reminder of the diverse paths that athletes have taken to reach the Major Leagues, and his brief tenure contributed to the ongoing legacy of baseball in America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 41.8% 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
1946 CHW AL 2 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1