Bernie Smith

Born: 9/4/1941 in Ponchatoula, LA, USA

Died: 10/18/2025 in Lutcher, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-07-31 | Final Game: 1971-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Calvin Bernard Smith

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Biography

Bernie Smith was an American professional baseball player born in 1941, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from July 31, 1970, to April 28, 1971. Primarily a position player, Smith appeared in 59 games over his two seasons in the league. He showcased his offensive skills by recording 26 hits, including 2 home runs, and driving in 9 runs, which resulted in a batting average of .232. Additionally, he contributed to his team's speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Smith's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the influx of new talent and changing strategies. Though his time in the majors was limited, Smith's determination and contributions to his teams during the early 1970s reflected the competitive nature of the era. After his retirement, he remained a part of baseball's rich history, exemplifying the journey of countless players whose tenacity and passion for the game left an indelible mark on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
59	112	9	26	4	1	2	9	1	11	17	0.232	0.317	0.339	0.657	141.3

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1970	ATL	AL	44	76	8	21	3	1	1	6	1	11	12	0.276	.253 (+9%)	.325 (+17%)	.385 (-1%)	.711 (+7%)	141.3
1971	ATL	AL	15	36	1	5	1	0	1	3	0	0	5	0.139	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	51	22	57	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	ML4	OF	39	15	46	0	1	0
1971	ML4	OF	12	7	11	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	5
Center Field	12
Right Field	37