Big Bill Smith

Born: 1/30/1869 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 10/10/1940 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

Height: 6'1" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: William T. Smith

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Biography

Big Bill Smith, born in 1869, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. With a career spanning over multiple seasons, Smith has showcased his talents in 67 games, where he has accumulated 72 hits, including 2 home runs and 26 RBIs. His impressive batting average of .293 places him among the more proficient hitters of his era, demonstrating his ability to consistently connect with the ball and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting prowess, Smith has also displayed speed on the bases, recording 5 stolen bases throughout his career. Smith's playing style reflects the evolving nature of the game as he balances traditional hitting techniques with modern strategies. His contributions are particularly significant in the context of today's game, where versatility and adaptability are key. As he continues to play, Smith remains an integral part of the team, embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication that defines the sport. His ongoing career serves as an inspiration to aspiring ballplayers and a testament to the enduring appeal of baseball across generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
67	246	29	72	12	4	2	26	5	15	0	0.293	0.343	0.398	0.742	270.1

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +19.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1903	CXG	EAS	5	17	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	CXG	IND	2	8	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	BRG	EAS	6	25	3	5	1	0	0	1	0	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	QG	EAS	13	48	7	17	1	3	0	7	1	3	0.354	—	—	—	—	270.1
1906	CXG	EAS	4	16	1	6	2	0	0	3	0	1	0.375	—	—	—	—	270.1
1907	CBG	NAC	11	43	6	14	4	0	1	5	2	2	0.326	—	—	—	—	0.0
1909	PG	INT	7	27	3	7	3	1	0	3	0	4	0.259	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	BRG	EAS	9	29	4	9	1	0	0	2	0	3	0.310	—	—	—	—	0.0
1912	BRG	EAS	5	16	3	6	0	0	1	2	0	2	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	MOH	EAS	5	17	0	3	0	0	0	2	2	0	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	6	137	8	6	7
2B	3	3	7	9	2	3
C	29	17	124	33	10	1
OF	17	15	9	5	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	CXG	OF	5	5	2	0	0	0
1904	CXG	OF	2	2	2	1	0	0
1905	BRG	2B	3	3	7	9	2	3
1905	BRG	C	3	3	6	2	0	0
1906	QG	1B	6	6	61	1	2	5
1906	QG	C	3	3	14	1	1	0
1906	QG	OF	4	4	1	0	2	0
1906	CXG	OF	4	4	3	1	0	0
1907	CBG	C	11	11	54	15	6	0
1909	PG	1B	4	0	43	6	4	1
1909	PG	C	3	0	10	2	0	0
1911	BRG	1B	1	0	15	0	0	0
1911	BRG	C	7	0	32	10	2	0
1911	BRG	OF	1	0	1	3	0	0
1912	BRG	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1913	MOH	1B	2	0	18	1	0	1
1913	MOH	C	2	0	8	3	1	1