Dick Smith

Born: 8/25/1944 in Lincolnton, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-08-20 | Final Game: 1969-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Richard Kelly Smith

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Biography

Dick Smith, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period in 1969. His career spanned from August 20 to September 27 of that year, during which he appeared in 21 games as a position player. Smith's time in the majors was marked by challenges, as he finished with a batting average of .107, recording only 3 hits and no home runs or runs batted in (RBIs). His performance reflected the difficulties many players faced during the late 1960s, an era characterized by dominant pitching and a transition in offensive strategies. Despite his limited impact in terms of statistics, Smith's journey to the major leagues is a reminder of the many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, often facing fierce competition and evolving playing styles. His career, though short, contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the persistence and effort required to achieve a dream that many players pursued during this dynamic period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	28	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	4	7	0.107	0.242	0.107	0.350	0.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career SLG .107 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 71.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.350 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 49.3% 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
1969	WS2	AL	21	28	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	4	7	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	9	7	10	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	WS2	OF	9	7	10	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	9