Fred Smith

Born: 11/24/1878 in New Diggings, WI, USA

Died: 2/4/1964 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-06-14 | Final Game: 1907-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Frederick Smith

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Biography

Fred Smith was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the 1907 season. Born in 1878, Smith played in a time characterized by the early development of modern baseball, where pitching was becoming increasingly crucial to team success. He took the mound for a short stint in Major League Baseball, making a notable impression despite his limited record. Throughout his career, Smith recorded a win-loss record of 2-7 with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.85, showcasing his ability to limit runs in an era where offensive production was on the rise. He struck out 19 batters and earned one save, contributing to his team's efforts during a transitional period in the sport. Although his time in the majors was brief, Smith's performance reflected the competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball and the skills necessary for pitchers to thrive in that environment. His contributions to the game are a testament to the foundational years of baseball, paving the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	7	18	9	5	0	1	85.3	90	27	3	24	19	2.85	0

Career ERA 2.85 vs. league average 2.50 across their career seasons — 14.0% worse 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
1907	CIN	NL	2	7	18	9	5	0	1	85.3	90	27	24	19	2.85	2.50 (-14%)	-1471.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	28	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	8	0.107	0.107	0.107	0.214	0.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career OBP .107 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 64.8% below league average.

Career SLG .107 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.214 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 65.1% 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
1907	CIN	NL	18	28	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	8	0.107	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	9	6	25	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	CIN	P	18	9	6	25	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18