Bill Smith

Born: 6/8/1934 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 3/30/1997 in Clinton, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-13 | Final Game: 1962-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Garland Smith

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Biography

Bill Smith was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1934. He played in Major League Baseball from 1958 until his final game on September 28, 1962. Over the course of his career, Smith recorded a win-loss record of 1-6 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21, reflecting the challenges he faced as a pitcher during a competitive era in the sport. Known for his determination on the mound, Smith accumulated a total of 34 strikeouts and secured 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts during his tenure. Smith's career unfolded during a time when baseball was experiencing significant transitions, including the integration of players and shifts in playing strategies. While his time in the spotlight was brief, he represented the spirit of perseverance that characterized many ballplayers of his generation. Although he did not achieve widespread fame, Smith's journey in professional baseball serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	32	6	0	0	1	68.3	82	32	8	17	34	4.21	0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 7.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1958	STL	NL	0	1	2	1	0	9.7	12	7	4	4	6.52	3.86 (-69%)	-
1959	STL	NL	0	0	6	0	1	8.3	11	1	3	4	1.08	—	-
1962	PHI	NL	1	5	24	5	0	50.3	59	24	10	26	4.29	3.96 (-8%)	-445.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	14	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	2	6	0.143	0.250	0.214	0.464	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.464 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1958	STL	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1959	STL	NL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1962	PHI	NL	24	11	1	2	1	1	2	4	0.182	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	32	6	7	9	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	SLN	P	2	1	1	2	0	0
1959	SLN	P	6	0	0	1	0	0
1962	PHI	P	24	5	6	6	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	32