Cleo Smith

Born: 8/10/1899 in Gloucester County, VA, USA

Died: 6/30/1978 in Washington, DC, USA

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

Full name: Cleveland Smith

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Biography

Cleo Smith, born in 1899, is an active position player known for his versatility and keen batting skills in contemporary baseball. Over the course of his career, Smith has played in 115 games, amassing 114 hits and demonstrating a solid batting average of .273. His offensive contributions include 4 home runs and 56 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's success. Additionally, Smith's speed on the bases is evident with 19 stolen bases, reflecting his agility and strategic prowess on the field. As a player active in the modern era of baseball, Cleo Smith continues to make an impact with his consistent performance and dedication to the game. His career is characterized by a blend of hitting ability and base running finesse, making him a valuable asset to his team. Smith’s ongoing presence in the league serves as a reminder of the evolving nature of baseball, where players must adapt to new challenges while maintaining the core elements of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
115	417	70	114	16	8	4	56	19	37	2	0.273	0.334	0.379	0.713	-185.5

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.713 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — near 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
1922	BBS	IND	8	27	3	5	0	0	1	2	3	2	1	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	BBS	ECL	36	145	29	42	4	6	1	17	5	7	0	0.290	.282 (+2%)	.344 (-6%)	.390 (+8%)	.734 (+1%)	-32.5
1924	HBG	ECL	14	55	5	11	1	1	0	5	0	4	1	0.200	.283 (-30%)	.345 (-26%)	.389 (-35%)	.734 (-31%)	-287.2
1924	NLG	ECL	31	101	19	31	5	0	2	20	7	9	0	0.307	.283 (+8%)	.345 (+7%)	.389 (+7%)	.734 (+7%)	-287.2
1926	NS	ECL	9	30	7	7	2	1	0	3	2	9	0	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BBS	ECL	2	4	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	BRG	ECL	6	18	3	5	1	0	0	3	1	5	0	0.278	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	PTG	ECL	8	33	4	11	2	0	0	5	1	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BBS	ECL	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	3	34	2	1	1
2B	44	42	68	126	21	10
3B	38	35	56	65	9	5
C	4	3	20	3	1	0
OF	17	15	18	2	0	0
SS	10	8	12	29	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	BBS	1B	3	3	34	2	1	1
1922	BBS	2B	5	5	6	19	0	2
1923	BBS	2B	23	23	41	65	12	1
1923	BBS	3B	7	6	12	13	1	0
1923	BBS	C	3	3	17	3	1	0
1923	BBS	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1923	BBS	SS	4	2	6	5	2	0
1924	HBG	3B	9	8	17	11	3	0
1924	HBG	SS	5	5	6	24	3	2
1924	NLG	2B	11	10	18	23	7	3
1924	NLG	3B	8	7	12	20	2	3
1924	NLG	C	1	0	3	0	0	0
1924	NLG	OF	9	8	10	1	0	0
1924	NLG	SS	1	1	0	0	1	0
1926	NS	2B	4	4	3	17	2	4
1926	NS	OF	5	5	6	1	0	0
1926	BBS	OF	2	1	0	0	0	0
1927	BRG	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1927	BRG	3B	5	5	5	7	0	0
1928	PTG	3B	8	8	9	13	2	2
1928	BBS	3B	1	1	1	1	1	0