Greg Smith

Born: 12/22/1983 in Alexandria, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-09 | Final Game: 2010-05-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gregory Thomas Smith

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Biography

Greg Smith, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2010. Making his Major League Baseball debut in 2008, Smith showcased his skills as a left-handed pitcher primarily with the Oakland Athletics and later with the Colorado Rockies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. Known for his ability to strike out hitters, he recorded a total of 142 strikeouts during his time in the league, although he did not secure any saves. Smith's playing era coincided with a transitional period in baseball, marked by a heightened focus on pitching and the emergence of analytical approaches to player evaluation. Despite facing challenges in securing consistent victories, his contributions on the mound were appreciated by fans and teammates alike. Though his career was relatively brief, Smith's journey through Major League Baseball highlighted the determination and skill required to compete at the highest level of the sport. After retiring in 2010, he left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	18	40	40	2	0	0	229.3	218	115	29	111	142	4.51	0

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
2008	OAK	AL	7	16	32	32	2	0	0	190.3	169	88	87	111	4.16	4.32 (+4%)	-2446.3
2010	COL	NL	1	2	8	8	0	0	0	39.0	49	27	24	31	6.23	4.08 (-53%)	-1964.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	15	2	5	2	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.333	0.333	0.467	0.800	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +27.9% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .467 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.800 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +8.3% above 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
2008	OAK	AL	32	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	COL	NL	10	13	2	4	2	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	40	40	8	36	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	OAK	P	32	32	7	31	0	1
2010	COL	P	8	8	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	40

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2010	COL	NL	$406,000
Total Career Earnings			$406,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge	LA	2003, 2004, 2005