Billy Smith

Born: 1861 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 5/24/1928 in New Orleans, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-07-06 | Final Game: 1886-09-13

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Smith

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Biography

Billy Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Born in 1861, Smith's career spanned from July 6, 1886, to September 13, 1886. Despite the brevity of his time in the major leagues, he made an impact on the teams he played for during a formative period in baseball history. Over the course of his career, Smith compiled a record of 5 wins and 4 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09. He struck out a total of 36 batters, showcasing his ability to handle pressure despite the challenges of the game during his playing days. Although he finished without any saves, Smith contributed to his teams' efforts in a competitive landscape that was beginning to evolve with the introduction of new strategies and styles of play. His presence in the game reflects the early development of pitching techniques and the growing popularity of baseball as America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	4	9	9	9	0	0	77.0	81	35	0	30	36	4.09	0

Career ERA 4.09 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 21.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1886	DTN	NL	5	4	9	9	9	0	0	77.0	81	35	30	36	4.09	3.37 (-21%)	68.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	38	2	7	2	0	0	4	0	1	14	0.184	0.205	0.237	0.442	0.0

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.442 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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
1886	DTN	NL	10	38	2	7	2	0	0	4	0	1	14	0.184	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
P	9	0	4	12	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1886	DTN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1886	DTN	P	9	0	4	12	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9
Left Field	1