Bob Smith

Born: 2/1/1930 in Woodsville, NH, USA

Died: 4/1/2013 in Augusta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-29 | Final Game: 1959-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Gilchrist Smith

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Biography

Bob Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1959. Born in 1930, Smith made his debut during a transformative period in baseball that followed the end of the deadball era and predated the explosive offense of the 1960s. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 4-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 93 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teams’ efforts with 2 saves. Smith's career spanned five seasons, during which he solidified his role as a reliable pitcher in the rotation. While he may not have garnered Hall of Fame accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the era, helping to pave the way for future generations of pitchers. Smith's journey through the game reflects the trials and triumphs faced by many athletes of his time, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	9	91	8	2	0	2	166.7	174	75	14	83	93	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1955	BOS	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.7	1	0	1	1	0.00	—	0.0
1957	STL	NL	0	0	6	0	0	1	9.7	12	5	6	11	4.66	3.83 (-21%)	-
1957	PIT	NL	2	4	20	4	2	0	55.0	48	19	25	35	3.11	3.83 (+19%)	1055.0
1958	PIT	NL	2	2	35	4	0	1	61.0	61	30	31	24	4.43	3.86 (-15%)	-1127.3
1959	PIT	NL	0	0	20	0	0	0	28.3	32	11	17	12	3.49	3.90 (+11%)	-36.2
1959	DET	AL	0	3	9	0	0	0	11.0	20	10	3	10	8.18	3.90 (-110%)	-978.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	29	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	16	0.069	0.067	0.069	0.136	0.0

Career AVG .069 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 73.2% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.

Career SLG .069 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 82.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.136 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 81.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1955	BOS	AL	1	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1957	STL	NL	6	2	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1957	PIT	NL	20	13	1	0	9	0.077	—	—	—	—
1958	PIT	NL	35	11	1	1	5	0.091	—	—	—	—
1959	PIT	NL	20	2	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1959	DET	AL	9	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—