Hal Smith, baseball player, 1932-1935

Hal Smith

Born: 6/30/1902 in Creston, IA, USA

Died: 9/27/1992 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-09-14 | Final Game: 1935-04-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Harold Laverne Smith

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Biography

Hal Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1932 to 1935. Born in 1902, Smith's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, paving the way for the more dynamic styles that would emerge in the ensuing decades. He played primarily as a pitcher, and over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-11. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.77, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in an era when offense was becoming increasingly prominent. Smith's career statistics included 59 strikeouts and 1 save, reflecting his contributions both as a starting pitcher and in relief roles. Though his time in the Major Leagues was relatively brief, Smith's performances on the mound were emblematic of the changing nature of the game during the early 1930s, a time when clubs began to explore the full potential of their pitching rotations. His legacy is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the evolution of baseball, even if they did not achieve long-lasting fame.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 11 51 25 10 3 1 210.0 232 88 8 52 59 3.77 0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 9.2% better 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
1932 PIT NL 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 12.0 9 1 2 4 0.75 4.13 (+82%) 350.8
1933 PIT NL 8 7 28 19 8 2 1 145.0 149 46 31 40 2.86 3.86 (+26%) 1135.0
1934 PIT NL 3 4 20 5 1 0 0 50.0 72 40 18 15 7.20 4.29 (-68%) -542.2
1935 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 1 1 0 3.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 67 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 2 25 0.104 0.130 0.119 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .104 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OBP .130 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career SLG .119 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 65.7% 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
1932 PIT NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 PIT NL 28 47 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 15 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1934 PIT NL 20 17 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1935 PIT NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 51 0 4 38 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 PIT P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1933 PIT P 28 0 3 25 2 1
1934 PIT P 20 0 1 10 1 0
1935 PIT P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 51

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Iowa State University Ames IA 1922, 1924