Chris Smith, baseball player, 2008-2017

Chris Smith

Born: 4/9/1981 in Apple Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-21 | Final Game: 2017-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Christopher Michael Smith

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Biography

Chris Smith, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2017. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Smith played during a time when Major League Baseball was witnessing the evolution of pitching strategies and an increase in offensive production. He made his mark in the league with a career record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.41, showcasing his capability to handle the pressures of professional baseball despite facing challenges. Throughout his career, Smith recorded a total of 112 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts on the mound. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital in various game situations. Smith's journey through the league reflects the trials of aspiring pitchers during a competitive era, and his contributions to the teams he played for are a testament to his dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 77 9 0 0 0 148.0 137 89 35 62 112 5.41 0

Career ERA 5.41 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 27.2% 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
2008 BOS AL 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 18.3 18 16 7 13 7.85 4.32 (-82%) -1283.6
2009 MIL NL 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 46.0 41 21 19 35 4.11 4.32 (+5%) -2086.2
2010 MIL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.3 4 2 1 4 5.40 — 0.0
2016 OAK AL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 24.7 14 8 13 29 2.92 4.19 (+30%) 470.8
2017 OAK AL 0 4 14 9 0 0 0 55.7 60 42 22 31 6.79 4.36 (-56%) -3746.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.250 0.000 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 66.4% 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
2008 BOS AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIL NL 35 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 OAK AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 OAK AL 14 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
P 77 9 11 13 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 BOS P 12 0 3 2 0 0
2009 MIL P 35 0 2 3 0 0
2010 MIL P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2016 OAK P 13 0 2 2 0 0
2017 OAK P 14 9 4 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 77

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Riverside Riverside CA 2000, 2001, 2002