Greg Smith, baseball player, 1989-1991

Greg Smith

Born: 4/5/1967 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-02 | Final Game: 1991-05-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Gregory Alan Smith

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Biography

Greg Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1967 who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991. His career spanned parts of three seasons, during which he appeared in 27 games. Smith recorded 11 hits and drove in 7 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .212. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed to his teams with a combination of speed and defensive skills, highlighted by his single stolen base. Although Smith's time in the majors was brief, he played during a transformative era in baseball marked by the growing impact of analytics and the transition into a more power-focused game. His journey through the ranks of baseball serves as a reflection of the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. Despite not achieving the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, Smith's dedication to the sport and his contributions during his limited appearances are a testament to his commitment to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 52 6 11 2 1 0 7 1 2 7 0.212 0.250 0.288 0.538 0.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.538 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1989 CHC NL 4 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHC NL 18 44 4 9 2 1 0 5 1 2 5 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1991 LAD NL 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 3 14 20 2 4
SS 7 6 10 21 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CHN 2B 2 0 4 3 2 1
1990 CHN 2B 7 3 10 17 0 3
1990 CHN SS 7 6 10 21 3 5
1991 LAN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Shortstop 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 LAN NL $125,667
Total Career Earnings $125,667