Bull Smith, baseball player, 1904-1906

Bull Smith

Born: 8/20/1880 in Plum, WV, USA

Died: 5/1/1928 in Charleston, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-08-30 | Final Game: 1906-04-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lewis Oscar Smith

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Biography

Bull Smith, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who graced the fields during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1904 to 1906, a period marked by the transition into the modern era of baseball, where the game began to see a shift in playing styles and strategies. Primarily known as a position player, Smith’s contributions to the teams he played for were modest, as he appeared in only 15 games over his brief career. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Smith recorded 6 hits and 1 RBI, resulting in a batting average of .14. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his presence on the roster reflected the depth and diversity of talent that characterized the sport during this burgeoning time. Although his statistical output was limited, players like Bull Smith were crucial in shaping the early narrative of baseball as a professional sport, contributing to the rich tapestry of the game's history. Smith's career serves as a reminder of the many individuals who participated in the sport's development, even if they did not achieve the same level of fame as some of their contemporaries.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 43 2 6 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 0.140 0.159 0.186 0.345 0.0

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.345 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 44.5% 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
1904 PIT NL 13 42 2 6 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1906 CHC NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 13 22 2 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 PIT OF 13 13 22 2 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
West Virginia University Morgantown WV 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903