Brick Smith, baseball player, 1987-1988

Brick Smith

Born: 5/2/1959 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-13 | Final Game: 1988-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Brick Dudley Smith

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Biography

Brick Smith, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career from 1987 to 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Smith’s tenure in the big leagues was marked by his participation in just 9 games, a testament to the fierce competition of the era. Despite limited opportunities, he recorded 2 hits and 1 run batted in (RBI), finishing his career with a batting average of .111. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, reflect the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a rapidly evolving game. Smith's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the more traditional playing styles of earlier decades to the increasing emphasis on power hitting and pitching specialization. While he did not achieve the same level of success as some of his contemporaries, Smith's journey through the ranks of professional baseball highlights the dedication and perseverance required to reach the major leagues, even for a brief moment. His time on the field remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where every player contributes to the narrative of America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 18 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.111 0.200 0.111 0.311 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 56.9% 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
1987 SEA AL 5 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 4 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 5 51 6 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 SEA 1B 3 2 24 2 1 1
1988 SEA 1B 4 3 27 4 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981