Fred Smith, baseball player, 1913-1917

Fred Smith

Born: 7/29/1891 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 5/28/1961 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-17 | Final Game: 1917-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Fred Vincent Smith

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Biography

Fred Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played in the Major Leagues from 1913 until 1917. As a position player, he participated in 438 games, showcasing his versatility on the field during a transitional period in baseball history. Smith compiled a career batting average of .226, with a total of 321 hits, including 8 home runs and 158 RBIs. His speed as a base runner was notable, as he successfully stole 58 bases throughout his career, demonstrating his aggressive playing style. Smith's career unfolded during the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and techniques. His contributions to the game, although not highlighted by overwhelming offensive numbers, reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players of his era. Fred Smith's legacy in the sport is marked by his dedication to the game and his ability to leave a mark during a competitive and formative time in Major League Baseball. He retired on July 4, 1917, leaving behind a solid, if understated, record in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
438 1422 143 321 39 25 8 158 58 133 219 0.226 0.296 0.305 0.601 -2178.6

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1913 BSN NL 92 285 35 65 9 3 0 27 7 29 55 0.228 .259 (-12%) .325 (-7%) .345 (-19%) .670 (-13%) -636.2
1914 BUF FL 145 473 48 104 12 10 2 45 24 49 78 0.220 .255 (-14%) .322 (-8%) .339 (-11%) .661 (-10%) -879.4
1915 BUF FL 35 114 8 27 2 4 0 11 2 13 15 0.237 .250 (-5%) .318 (+1%) .332 (-2%) .651 (-1%) -13.8
1915 BRF FL 110 385 41 95 16 6 5 58 21 25 49 0.247 .250 (-2%) .318 (-7%) .332 (+8%) .651 (+1%) -13.8
1917 STL NL 56 165 11 30 0 2 1 17 4 17 22 0.182 .248 (-27%) .312 (-16%) .323 (-31%) .635 (-23%) -587.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2B 16 0 16 38 6 3
3B 253 0 317 466 57 28
OF 4 0 3 0 0 0
SS 157 0 346 460 71 52

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 BSN 2B 14 0 16 36 6 3
1913 BSN 3B 59 0 64 85 13 4
1913 BSN OF 4 0 3 0 0 0
1913 BSN SS 11 0 21 29 8 4
1914 BUF 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1914 BUF 3B 127 0 170 229 30 14
1914 BUF SS 19 0 44 53 6 9
1915 BUF 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1915 BUF SS 32 0 77 96 15 14
1915 BRF 3B 15 0 21 41 5 5
1915 BRF SS 94 0 203 281 42 24
1917 SLN 2B 2 0 0 2 0 0
1917 SLN 3B 51 0 62 110 9 5
1917 SLN SS 1 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 16
Third Base 254
Shortstop 159
Left Field 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 1