Eddie Smith, baseball player, 1936-1947

Eddie Smith

Born: 12/14/1913 in Mansfield, NJ, USA

Died: 1/2/1994 in Willingboro, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-20 | Final Game: 1947-09-20

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Edgar Smith

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Biography

Eddie Smith was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1936 to 1947. Born in 1913, Smith entered the Major Leagues during an era marked by intense competition and a shift in pitching strategies as teams began to rely more on specialized roles. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 73 wins and 113 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound even amidst the challenges of the time. Smith finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82 and recorded 694 strikeouts along with 12 saves, demonstrating his ability to be a formidable presence against opposing hitters. Smith's contributions did not go unnoticed, as he earned All-Star selections twice during his career, highlighting his status as one of the more notable pitchers of his era. He was known for his competitive spirit and versatility, often adapting his pitching style to meet the needs of his team. As a player who navigated the complexities of the baseball landscape in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Smith's legacy is remembered for both his individual achievements and the evolution of the game during his playing days.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
73 113 282 197 91 8 12 1595.7 1554 678 106 739 694 3.82 0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 5.1% better 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
1936 PHA AL 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 19.0 22 4 8 7 1.89 4.59 (+59%) -643.8
1937 PHA AL 4 17 38 23 14 1 5 196.7 178 86 90 79 3.94 4.34 (+9%) -3508.4
1938 PHA AL 3 10 43 7 0 0 4 130.7 151 86 76 78 5.92 4.35 (-36%) -2289.4
1939 PHA AL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 7 4 2 3 9.82 — 0.0
1939 CHW AL 9 11 29 22 7 1 0 176.7 161 72 90 67 3.67 4.28 (+14%) -
1940 CHW AL 14 9 32 28 12 0 0 207.3 179 74 95 119 3.21 4.21 (+24%) -
1941 CHW AL 13 17 34 33 21 1 1 263.3 243 93 114 111 3.18 3.94 (+19%) -
1942 CHW AL 7 20 29 28 18 2 1 215.0 223 95 86 78 3.98 3.57 (-11%) -
1943 CHW AL 11 11 25 25 14 2 0 187.7 197 77 76 66 3.69 3.50 (-5%) -
1946 CHW AL 8 11 24 21 3 1 1 145.3 135 46 60 59 2.85 3.59 (+21%) -
1947 CHW AL 1 3 15 5 0 0 0 33.3 40 27 24 12 7.29 3.97 (-84%) -
1947 BOS AL 1 3 8 3 0 0 0 17.0 18 14 18 15 7.41 3.97 (-87%) -1036.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
284 531 36 100 18 2 1 29 2 37 105 0.188 0.241 0.235 0.477 -2410.1

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.477 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 33.2% 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
1936 PHA AL 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1937 PHA AL 40 73 4 17 6 0 0 3 1 2 11 0.233 .276 (-16%) .342 (-26%) .398 (-21%) .740 (-23%) -317.7
1938 PHA AL 43 42 4 12 2 0 0 5 0 3 8 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1939 PHA AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1939 CHW AL 29 52 5 6 1 0 0 3 0 9 15 0.115 .274 (-58%) .342 (-28%) .393 (-66%) .735 (-48%) 0.0
1940 CHW AL 32 69 7 15 3 1 0 4 0 6 15 0.217 .267 (-19%) .335 (-16%) .387 (-25%) .722 (-21%) -253.7
1941 CHW AL 34 88 6 19 4 0 0 3 0 8 19 0.216 .262 (-18%) .332 (-15%) .373 (-30%) .705 (-23%) -334.3
1942 CHW AL 29 73 2 9 0 1 0 0 1 3 15 0.123 .253 (-51%) .323 (-51%) .349 (-57%) .672 (-54%) -637.6
1943 CHW AL 25 69 4 11 1 0 1 8 0 2 9 0.159 .255 (-38%) .324 (-44%) .346 (-37%) .671 (-40%) -450.3
1946 CHW AL 24 45 2 8 1 0 0 3 0 3 9 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1947 CHW AL 15 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1947 BOS AL 8 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
P 282 0 56 290 19 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 PHA P 2 0 0 4 0 0
1937 PHA OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1937 PHA P 38 0 6 28 0 1
1938 PHA P 43 0 10 20 1 1
1939 PHA P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1939 CHA P 29 0 7 23 3 1
1940 CHA P 32 0 6 32 2 2
1941 CHA P 34 0 10 51 1 3
1942 CHA P 29 0 7 55 2 3
1943 CHA P 25 0 6 43 1 4
1946 CHA P 24 0 2 29 6 1
1947 CHA P 15 0 2 3 2 0
1947 BOS P 8 0 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 282
Left Field 1
Center Field 1