George Smith

Born: 7/7/1937 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Died: 6/15/1987 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-08-04 | Final Game: 1966-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George Cornelius Smith

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Biography

George Smith was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1966. Born in 1937, Smith's career spanned a period of significant change in the game, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a more power-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 217 games, accumulating a total of 130 hits. Smith demonstrated a modest power potential, hitting 9 home runs and driving in 57 runs, while also showcasing his speed with 9 stolen bases. Despite a career batting average of .205, Smith's contributions to his teams extended beyond mere statistics. He was known for his versatility on the field, which allowed him to fill various roles as needed. His playing style reflected the gritty, hard-nosed attitude of the era, where every player’s effort was essential to team success. Although not a household name, Smith's journey through the majors during a transformative time in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
217	634	64	130	27	6	9	57	9	59	142	0.205	0.277	0.309	0.586	-1570.7

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.586 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 14.5% 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
1963	DET	AL	52	171	16	37	8	2	0	17	4	18	34	0.216	.246 (-12%)	.308 (-3%)	.371 (-23%)	.680 (-14%)	-357.1
1964	DET	AL	5	7	1	2	0	0	0	2	1	1	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	DET	AL	32	53	6	5	0	0	1	1	0	3	18	0.094	.245 (-62%)	.310 (-54%)	.371 (-59%)	.682 (-57%)	-484.9
1966	BOS	AL	128	403	41	86	19	4	8	37	4	37	86	0.213	.248 (-14%)	.309 (-9%)	.376 (-10%)	.685 (-9%)	-728.6