Frank Smith

Born: 4/4/1928 in Pierrepont Manor, NY, USA

Died: 9/24/2005 in Malone, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-18 | Final Game: 1956-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frank Thomas Smith

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Biography

Frank Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1956. Born in 1928, Smith made his mark during a competitive era characterized by an evolving game and the growing importance of the pitcher’s role. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 35 wins and 33 losses, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound. Smith recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 3.81, demonstrating his skill in limiting runs and contributing to his team's success. He also tallied 277 strikeouts and secured 44 saves, highlighting his versatility and effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. Smith's playing style reflected the gritty determination of pitchers during the post-World War II era, when teams relied heavily on their mound staff to secure victories in a league transitioning toward a more offensive-minded approach. His contributions on the field left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a reliable presence on the pitching staff throughout his tenure. After retiring on May 13, 1956, Frank Smith's legacy continued to resonate in the baseball community, as fans and historians reflect on his achievements and the role he played during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
35	33	271	7	1	0	44	495.7	426	210	67	181	277	3.81	0

Career ERA 3.81 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1950	CIN	NL	2	7	38	4	0	3	90.7	73	39	39	55	3.87	4.36 (+11%)	-665.1
1951	CIN	NL	5	5	50	0	0	11	76.0	65	27	22	34	3.20	4.04 (+21%)	447.4
1952	CIN	NL	12	11	53	2	1	7	122.3	109	51	41	77	3.75	3.70 (-1%)	38.6
1953	CIN	NL	8	1	50	1	0	2	83.7	89	51	25	42	5.49	4.14 (-33%)	-1670.7
1954	CIN	NL	5	8	50	0	0	20	81.0	60	24	29	51	2.67	3.90 (+32%)	-1718.7
1955	STL	NL	3	1	28	0	0	1	39.0	27	14	23	17	3.23	4.00 (+19%)	-
1956	CIN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	3.0	3	4	2	1	12.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
271	87	5	10	3	0	0	3	0	3	39	0.115	0.154	0.149	0.303	0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career SLG .149 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.303 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1950	CIN	NL	38	21	1	2	0	0	0	9	0.095	—	—	—	—
1951	CIN	NL	50	10	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
1952	CIN	NL	53	29	2	5	2	0	0	12	0.172	—	—	—	—
1953	CIN	NL	50	13	0	2	0	1	0	6	0.154	—	—	—	—
1954	CIN	NL	50	10	2	1	1	2	3	7	0.100	—	—	—	—
1955	STL	NL	28	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1956	CIN	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—