Gene Smith

Born: 11/28/1911 in Key West, FL, USA

Died: 10/3/1995 in Key West, FL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 139 lbs

Full name: Eugene F. Smith

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Gene Smith is a professional baseball player born in 1911 who currently plays as a position player. Throughout his active career, he has participated in 28 games, demonstrating his resilience and dedication to the sport. Smith has amassed 17 hits, contributing 7 RBIs to his team's efforts, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite a batting average of 0.183. His speed on the base paths is highlighted by his 1 stolen base, indicating a level of agility that complements his playing style. As an active player, Smith is part of a competitive era in baseball, where the game continues to evolve with an emphasis on both power hitting and strategic base running. While he has yet to hit a home run in his career, his contributions as a position player remain vital to his team's dynamics. Smith's ongoing presence in the league serves as a testament to his perseverance and commitment to the game, as he navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with being a professional athlete in today's baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 93 7 17 1 0 0 7 1 5 0 0.183 0.232 0.194 0.426 -202.4

Career AVG .183 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career OBP .232 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 38.2% 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
1941 JRC NAL 2 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1942 CCB NAL 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1942 JRC NAL 9 34 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.088 — — — — 0.0
1946 CIC NAL 16 48 5 10 1 0 0 6 1 3 0 0.208 — — — — -202.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 5 0 2 0
3B 13 12 18 15 4 0
SS 14 11 25 37 11 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 JRC 3B 1 1 1 2 0 0
1941 JRC SS 1 1 3 6 1 1
1942 CCB 3B 1 1 2 1 0 0
1942 JRC 3B 7 7 12 8 4 0
1942 JRC SS 3 2 2 3 0 0
1946 CIC 1B 1 1 5 0 2 0
1946 CIC 3B 4 3 3 4 0 0
1946 CIC SS 10 8 20 28 10 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 13
Shortstop 14