George Smith

Born: 10/27/1901 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 5/26/1981 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-21 | Final Game: 1930-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Selby Smith

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Biography

George Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 until 1930. Born in 1901, Smith made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as teams began to embrace more strategic approaches to pitching and batting. Over his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28. Smith was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 135 strikeouts and contributing to his teams with 3 saves. Smith's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1920s, a time when pitchers were adapting to the changing offensive landscape characterized by the rise of power hitters. Though his statistical achievements may not place him among the game's elite, his contributions on the mound during his playing years demonstrated the grit and determination of many pitchers of his era. Smith's career spanned just a few seasons, yet he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of competition during a dynamic time for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	8	132	7	1	0	3	330.7	354	194	17	218	135	5.28	0

Career ERA 5.28 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 21.8% worse than 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
1926	DET	AL	1	2	23	1	0	0	44.0	55	34	33	15	6.95	4.11 (-69%)	-1724.9
1927	DET	AL	4	1	29	0	0	0	71.3	62	31	50	32	3.91	4.08 (+4%)	-1528.5
1928	DET	AL	1	1	39	2	0	3	106.0	103	52	50	54	4.42	4.13 (-7%)	747.1
1929	DET	AL	3	2	14	2	1	0	35.7	42	23	36	13	5.80	4.60 (-26%)	-1264.7
1930	BOS	AL	1	2	27	2	0	0	73.7	92	54	49	21	6.60	4.80 (-37%)	-2822.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
134	87	14	23	2	1	2	9	0	4	20	0.264	0.297	0.379	0.676	0.0

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1926	DET	AL	23	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1927	DET	AL	29	19	5	7	0	0	2	6	0	4	0.368	—	—	—	—
1928	DET	AL	39	27	2	3	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.111	—	—	—	—
1929	DET	AL	14	12	3	5	1	0	0	2	2	1	0.417	—	—	—	—
1930	BOS	AL	29	24	3	8	1	1	0	0	0	6	0.333	—	—	—	—