George Smith

Born: 10/24/1871 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 6/25/1939 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-09-01 | Final Game: 1903-08-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Henry Smith

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Biography

George Smith, born in 1871, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1897 to 1903. Primarily a position player, Smith was known for his tenacity on the field and his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 313 games, compiling 268 hits and maintaining a batting average of .237. Smith showcased his power at the plate with 3 home runs and drove in 92 runs, while also demonstrating his speed on the bases with 54 stolen bases. Smith played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the gradual evolution of the game from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams. While Smith's statistics may not place him among the most celebrated figures in baseball history, his dedication and performance during a pivotal time in the sport's development left an indelible mark on the game. He retired from professional baseball in 1903, concluding a career that reflected the spirit and challenges of early baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	1	0	0	13.3	24	12	0	5	5	8.10	0

Career ERA 8.10 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 132.3% 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
1901	NY1	NL	0	1	2	1	1	0	0	13.3	24	12	5	5	8.10	3.49 (-132%)	-163.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
313	1132	119	268	42	7	3	92	54	51	131	0.237	0.276	0.294	0.570	-3237.1

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 17.2% 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
1897	LS3	NL	21	76	7	20	3	0	1	7	1	3	9	0.263	.291 (-10%)	.354 (-15%)	.387 (-12%)	.741 (-13%)	-181.2
1898	LS3	NL	35	121	14	23	4	0	0	13	6	6	12	0.190	.270 (-30%)	.333 (-26%)	.347 (-36%)	.680 (-31%)	-611.8
1899	PIT	NL	15	53	9	15	3	1	0	12	2	5	5	0.283	.282 (avg)	.343 (avg)	.366 (+3%)	.710 (+2%)	9.4
1901	NY1	NL	9	29	5	6	2	1	1	4	1	1	3	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	NY1	NL	140	517	48	129	19	2	0	34	32	17	55	0.250	.266 (-6%)	.321 (-14%)	.343 (-14%)	.665 (-14%)	-1473.0
1903	DET	AL	93	336	36	75	11	3	1	22	12	19	47	0.223	.261 (-15%)	.316 (-14%)	.345 (-18%)	.662 (-16%)	-980.4