Ed Smith

Born: 2/21/1879 in Mentone, IN, USA

Died: 3/20/1956 in Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-27 | Final Game: 1906-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Rhesa Edward Smith

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Biography

Ed Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. Born in 1879, Smith's career spanned a brief period from April 27, 1906, to October 7, 1906. Throughout his time in the league, he showcased his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. Smith concluded his career with a win-loss record of 8-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.72, which reflected the competitive nature of the game during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly integral to team success. Despite his relatively short tenure in the majors, Smith contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball as the sport transitioned from its early days into a more organized and commercially viable enterprise. He recorded a total of 45 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to challenge batters and make an impact on the mound. Although he did not achieve any saves during his career, his role in the rotation underscored the importance of pitching depth in the teams he played for, as teams began to recognize the value of specialized pitchers. Ed Smith remains a part of baseball history, representing the era's pitchers who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	11	19	18	13	0	0	154.7	153	64	3	53	45	3.72	0

Career ERA 3.72 vs. league average 2.68 across their career seasons — 39.2% 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
1906	SLA	AL	8	11	19	18	13	0	0	154.7	153	64	53	45	3.72	2.68 (-39%)	-2219.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	54	6	11	0	1	0	7	0	6	19	0.204	0.295	0.241	0.536	-90.3

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .241 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.536 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1906	SLA	AL	19	54	6	11	0	1	0	7	0	6	19	0.204	.247 (-18%)	.307 (-4%)	.315 (-24%)	.622 (-14%)	-90.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	19	18	7	54	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	SLA	P	19	18	7	54	6	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	19