Fred Smith

Born: 1865 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 11/19/1926 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-18 | Final Game: 1890-10-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Fred Christopher Smith

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Biography

Fred Smith, born in 1865, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 18, 1890, to October 12, 1890. Competing during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the evolution of the game and the transition into the modern era of baseball, Smith made a notable impact on the mound. He finished his brief but distinguished career with a record of 19 wins and 13 losses, coupled with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.27. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 116 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge hitters and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. Although Smith's career was limited to a single season, his performance during this period reflected the competitive spirit and skill that defined baseball in the 1890s. With no saves recorded, Smith's role was predominantly as a starting pitcher, indicative of the era's reliance on fewer specialized relief pitchers. His contributions to the game remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, as he played during a transformative time when the sport was growing in popularity and complexity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	13	35	34	31	2	0	286.0	273	104	13	90	116	3.27	0

Career ERA 3.27 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 15.7% 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
1890	TL2	AA	19	13	35	34	31	2	0	286.0	273	104	90	116	3.27	3.88 (+16%)	818.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	126	11	21	7	1	0	10	4	8	0	0.167	0.222	0.238	0.460	-727.6

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.460 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 33.1% 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
1890	TL2	AA	38	126	11	21	7	1	0	10	4	8	0	0.167	.260 (-36%)	.336 (-34%)	.351 (-32%)	.687 (-33%)	-727.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	6	1	1	0
P	35	0	13	69	5	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	TL2	OF	3	0	6	1	1	0
1890	TL2	P	35	0	13	69	5	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35
Left Field	2
Center Field	1