Chuck Smith

Born: 10/21/1969 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-06-13 | Final Game: 2001-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Charles Edward Smith

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Biography

Chuck Smith was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1969, whose career spanned from 2000 to 2001. He played in the major leagues during a time marked by offensive explosion and evolving pitching strategies. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Smith finished his career with a record of 11-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. Over the course of his brief but impactful tenure, he recorded 189 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's pitching depth. Despite not recording any saves during his career, Smith's role as a pitcher was significant in a period where bullpens were becoming increasingly important in managing games. His performance reflected the shifting dynamics of the game, as teams began to prioritize specialized roles for pitchers. Smith's contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by his resilience and determination, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike in the early 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	11	34	34	1	0	0	210.7	200	90	16	89	189	3.84	0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 4.59 across their career seasons — 16.3% better 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
2000	MIA	NL	6	6	19	19	1	0	0	122.7	111	44	54	118	3.23	4.77 (+32%)	-
2001	MIA	NL	5	5	15	15	0	0	0	88.0	89	46	35	71	4.70	4.42 (-6%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	66	3	9	0	0	0	5	0	1	27	0.136	0.149	0.136	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career OBP .149 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 68.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — 62.9% 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
2000	MIA	NL	21	40	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	19	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	MIA	NL	15	26	1	5	0	0	0	3	0	1	8	0.192	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	34	34	21	22	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	FLO	P	19	19	11	14	2	1
2001	FLO	P	15	15	10	8	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	34

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	FLO	NL	$240,000
Total Career Earnings			$240,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Central Arizona College	Coolidge	AZ	1989, 1990
Indiana State University	Terre Haute	IN	1991

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2000	Rookie of the Year	NL	6th	1.0	160	0