Eugene Smith

Born: 4/23/1916 in Ansley, LA, USA

Died: 5/25/2011 in Richmond Heights, MO, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Eugene Smith, born in 1916, is an active Major League Baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. With a career record of 22-30 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15, Smith has carved out a notable place in the game over the years. He has amassed a total of 293 strikeouts and has recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to be both a starter and a relief option throughout his career. His contributions to the team are highlighted by his two All-Star selections, showcasing his talent and recognition within the league. Playing in an era where pitching styles and strategies continue to evolve, Smith is known for his tenacity and the ability to challenge hitters with a mix of pitches. His performance reflects the dynamics of the modern game, where the balance between power hitting and strategic pitching is crucial. As he continues his career, Smith remains a significant figure in the sport, embodying the resilience and dedication that define professional baseball players today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 30 70 58 34 3 2 431.7 387 199 17 237 293 4.15 0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — near 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
1939 SL3 NAL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 4 0 4 2 0.00 — 0.0
1940 SNS NAL 5 4 15 11 7 1 0 88.3 74 32 44 60 3.26 4.21 (+23%) 990.5
1941 SNS NAL 2 5 9 7 4 0 0 54.7 42 25 21 50 4.12 3.94 (-5%) 906.9
1942 NBY NN2 6 7 15 12 10 1 1 97.0 73 39 56 73 3.62 3.57 (-1%) -301.8
1946 HG NN2 7 7 18 17 8 1 0 118.3 120 62 63 70 4.72 3.59 (-31%) 817.1
1947 HG NN2 1 5 8 6 3 0 1 45.0 43 23 32 22 4.60 3.97 (-16%) -671.4
1948 CBE NAL 1 2 4 4 2 0 0 24.0 31 18 17 16 6.75 4.10 (-65%) -731.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
93 204 27 38 5 1 4 20 0 17 1 0.186 0.249 0.279 0.528 -528.5

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.528 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1939 SL3 NAL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 SNS NAL 22 52 5 9 1 0 0 2 0 7 0 0.173 .267 (-35%) .335 (-19%) .387 (-50%) .722 (-36%) -295.8
1941 SNS NAL 10 20 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1942 NBY NN2 21 45 5 9 1 1 1 5 0 3 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1946 HG NN2 22 55 7 10 1 0 2 7 0 2 0 0.182 .256 (-29%) .328 (-36%) .358 (-14%) .687 (-24%) -232.7
1947 HG NN2 13 20 2 3 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1948 CBE NAL 4 10 3 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 NWS CBE 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.333

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 2 0 16.7 15 3 12 10 1.62

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1947 NWS CBE 0 1 2 2 0 16.7 15 3 12 10 1.62

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 5 9 0 1 0
P 70 58 21 114 17 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 SL3 P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1940 SNS OF 4 4 7 0 1 0
1940 SNS P 15 11 5 25 8 0
1941 SNS P 9 7 3 17 4 0
1942 NBY OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1942 NBY P 15 12 6 22 3 0
1946 HG OF 3 1 2 0 0 0
1946 HG P 18 17 3 32 1 2
1947 HG P 8 6 2 13 0 0
1948 CBE P 4 4 2 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70
Left Field 2
Center Field 4
Right Field 2