Hal Smith

Born: 6/1/1931 in Barling, AR, USA

Died: 4/12/2014 in Fort Smith, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-05-02 | Final Game: 1965-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 186 lbs

Full name: Harold Raymond Smith

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Biography

Hal Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1956 to 1965. Primarily known as a position player, Smith played in a total of 570 games, where he showcased his skills as both a reliable hitter and a solid defensive player. He accumulated 437 hits, with a batting average of .258, along with 23 home runs and 172 RBIs. Over the course of his career, he demonstrated his speed on the basepaths, finishing with 6 stolen bases. Smith's performance on the field earned him three All-Star selections, highlighting his impact during a competitive era in baseball. His ability to contribute offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams. Smith played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve with a focus on power hitting and athleticism. His contributions to the sport have solidified his place in baseball history as a respected player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
570	1697	126	437	63	8	23	172	6	102	128	0.258	0.300	0.345	0.644	-3339.6

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1956	STL	NL	75	227	27	64	12	0	5	23	1	15	22	0.282	.258 (+9%)	.331 (-1%)	.397 (+1%)	.728 (avg)	-23.4
1957	STL	NL	100	333	25	93	12	3	2	37	2	18	18	0.279	.257 (+8%)	.323 (-3%)	.391 (-10%)	.715 (-7%)	-478.2
1958	STL	NL	77	220	13	50	4	1	1	24	0	14	14	0.227	.257 (-12%)	.324 (-16%)	.394 (-32%)	.719 (-25%)	-983.3
1959	STL	NL	142	452	35	122	15	3	13	50	2	15	28	0.270	.256 (+5%)	.323 (-9%)	.392 (+3%)	.715 (-3%)	-353.3
1960	STL	NL	127	337	20	77	16	0	2	28	1	29	33	0.228	.255 (-10%)	.323 (-10%)	.387 (-24%)	.711 (-18%)	-1143.3
1961	STL	NL	45	125	6	31	4	1	0	10	0	11	12	0.248	.258 (-4%)	.328 (-6%)	.399 (-26%)	.727 (-17%)	-358.0
1965	PIT	NL	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0