Earl Smith, baseball player, 1955-1955

Earl Smith

Born: 3/14/1928 in Sunnyside, WA, USA

Died: 9/27/2014 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-04-14 | Final Game: 1955-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Earl Calvin Smith

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Biography

Earl Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1928, who played as a position player during a brief Major League Baseball career. He made his debut on April 14, 1955, and played for a total of five games before concluding his major league tenure on April 29, 1955. Smith’s time in the league was marked by a challenging start; he recorded a single hit over his five games, resulting in a batting average of .062. His performance did not include any home runs or runs batted in, and he did not register any stolen bases. Though Smith's career was short-lived, it coincided with a transformative period in baseball history post-World War II, as the sport began to see the emergence of integration and a shift in playing styles. Players like Smith, who faced tough odds in securing extended playing time, contributed to the depth of rosters during an era that was beginning to embrace new talent and diversity. Despite the minimal impact on the field, Smith remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many athletes who pursued their dreams in the major leagues, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0.062 0.286 0.062 0.348 0.0

Career AVG .062 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .062 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 84.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.348 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 52.0% 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
1955 PIT NL 5 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0.062 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 5 11 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1955 PIT OF 5 5 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1947, 1948, 1949