Bobby Smith

Born: 5/28/1934 in Hood River, OR, USA

Died: 11/24/2015 in Hood River, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-16 | Final Game: 1965-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Bobby Gene Smith

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Biography

Bobby Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1934, whose career spanned from 1957 to 1965. He played as a position player, participating in 476 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Smith was known for his steady presence at the plate, finishing his career with 234 hits and a batting average of .243. Although he did not hit for significant power, tallying only 13 home runs, he contributed to his teams with 96 RBIs and showcased some speed on the base paths, recording 5 stolen bases. Smith's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. His versatility as a position player allowed him to adapt to various roles on the field, earning him a place in the hearts of fans and the respect of his peers. Though he may not have garnered the same level of historical acclaim as some of his contemporaries, Bobby Smith's contributions to the game and his ability to compete at the highest level remain a testament to his dedication to baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
476	962	101	234	35	5	13	96	5	55	154	0.243	0.284	0.331	0.615	-2250.0

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.615 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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
1957	STL	NL	93	185	24	39	7	1	3	18	1	13	35	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.323 (-20%)	.391 (-21%)	.715 (-21%)	-746.3
1958	STL	NL	28	88	8	25	3	0	2	5	1	2	18	0.284	.257 (+10%)	.324 (-6%)	.394 (-2%)	.719 (-4%)	-75.0
1959	STL	NL	43	60	11	13	1	1	1	7	0	1	9	0.217	.256 (-16%)	.323 (-29%)	.392 (-19%)	.715 (-24%)	-259.6
1960	PHI	NL	98	217	24	62	5	2	4	27	2	10	28	0.286	.255 (+12%)	.323 (-2%)	.387 (-1%)	.711 (-2%)	-89.7
1961	PHI	NL	79	174	16	44	7	0	2	18	0	15	32	0.253	.258 (-2%)	.328 (-5%)	.399 (-18%)	.727 (-12%)	-373.0
1962	NYN	NL	8	22	1	3	0	1	0	2	0	3	2	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CHC	NL	13	29	3	5	0	0	1	2	0	2	6	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	STL	NL	91	130	13	30	9	0	0	12	1	7	14	0.231	.257 (-10%)	.326 (-17%)	.393 (-24%)	.719 (-21%)	0.0
1965	LAA	AL	23	57	1	13	3	0	0	5	0	2	10	0.228	.245 (-7%)	.310 (-16%)	.371 (-24%)	.682 (-20%)	-193.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
OF	363	212	550	29	8	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	SLN	OF	79	45	138	6	4	4
1958	SLN	OF	27	22	57	2	0	0
1959	SLN	OF	32	10	31	3	1	1
1960	PHI	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1960	PHI	OF	70	46	125	4	0	1
1961	PHI	OF	47	37	91	8	3	1
1962	NYN	OF	6	5	12	0	0	0
1962	CHN	OF	7	7	9	1	0	0
1962	SLN	OF	80	27	65	4	0	1
1965	CAL	OF	15	13	22	1	0	0