Dave Smith

Born: 12/17/1914 in Sellers, SC, USA

Died: 4/1/1998 in Whiteville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-06-16 | Final Game: 1939-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Merwin Smith

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Biography

Dave Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the late 1930s. Born in 1914, he carved out a brief career from 1938 until April 23, 1939. Smith finished his career with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08 over his time on the mound. Despite the limited duration of his playing days, he contributed to the teams he played for with a total of 13 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters during his appearances. Smith's career unfolded during a time when baseball was transitioning from the pre-World War II era, a period marked by the dominance of established stars and the emergence of new talent. While his statistics may not reflect the achievements of some of his contemporaries, Smith's involvement in the game during this pivotal time is a testament to the depth of talent present in the sport. Though he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was vital for his team, as he worked to navigate the challenges of major league competition. Smith's legacy remains a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of perseverance and the love for the game that characterizes many players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	22	0	0	0	0	44.3	51	25	0	30	13	5.08	0

Career ERA 5.08 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 17.6% 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
1938	PHA	AL	2	1	21	0	0	0	0	44.3	50	25	28	13	5.08	4.35 (-17%)	-135.7
1939	PHA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	0	2	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.000	0.143	0.000	0.143	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 80.6% 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
1938	PHA	AL	21	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	PHA	AL	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	22	0	2	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	PHA	P	21	0	2	8	0	0
1939	PHA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Duke University	Durham	NC	1936, 1937, 1938