Frank Smith

Born: 11/24/1857 in Fonthill, ON, CAN

Died: 10/11/1928 in Canandaigua, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-06 | Final Game: 1884-10-03

Bats: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank L. Smith

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Biography

Frank Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1857, whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of the sport, from August 6, 1884, to October 3, 1884. Smith played as a position player during an era when baseball was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble days of the early game to a more organized and formalized sport. Despite a short career, he made an impact by participating in 10 games, where he recorded 9 hits, contributing to a batting average of .25. Although Smith did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time on the field, his presence in the major leagues reflected the increasing popularity of baseball and the expanding opportunities for players during the late 19th century. His career, while modest in statistical terms, is a testament to the many players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. The late 1800s marked a pivotal time in baseball history, and players like Frank Smith were part of the fabric that would eventually grow into America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	36	3	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.306	0.556	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1884	PT1	AA	10	36	3	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	7	0	34	6	3	1
OF	3	0	5	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	PT1	C	7	0	34	6	3	1
1884	PT1	OF	3	0	5	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	7
Left Field	1
Center Field	1
Right Field	1