Ernie Smith

Born: 6/3/1908 in Alexandria, LA, USA

Died: 8/13/1973 in Alexandria, LA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Earnest Smith

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Biography

Ernie Smith, born in 1908, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Throughout his career, Smith has played in 83 games, demonstrating consistent offensive contributions with 73 hits and a batting average of .264. While he has yet to hit a home run, his ability to drive in runs is evident with 32 RBIs, and he showcases his speed on the bases with 11 stolen bases, adding a dynamic element to his game. In the context of modern baseball, Smith's playing style reflects a focus on contact hitting and base running, skills that are increasingly valued in today's game. As he continues to compete, his contributions on the field position him as a significant figure in the current era of baseball, where agility and strategic play are essential components of success. Ernie Smith remains an active player, and his ongoing career serves as an example of adaptability and dedication in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
83	276	31	73	7	3	0	32	11	13	0	0.264	0.306	0.312	0.618	-343.2

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.618 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	CAG	NAL	11	39	8	13	2	0	8	4	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	KCM	NAL	3	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	CAG	NAL	39	140	15	38	3	2	15	7	7	0.271	.274 (-1%)	.342 (-8%)	.393 (-18%)	.735 (-14%)	-343.2
1940	HG	NN2	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	CAG	NAL	15	46	4	13	2	0	4	0	3	0.283	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	CAG	NAL	14	42	3	9	0	1	5	0	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	27	25	113	15	8	1
OF	55	48	81	4	6	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	CAG	C	3	3	26	3	1	0
1938	CAG	OF	7	7	8	0	2	0
1938	KCM	C	2	1	7	1	0	0
1938	KCM	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1939	CAG	C	1	0	5	1	0	0
1939	CAG	OF	40	34	57	3	4	1
1940	HG	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1940	CAG	C	8	8	34	5	0	1
1940	CAG	OF	6	6	12	1	0	1
1942	CAG	C	13	13	41	5	7	0