Harry Smith

Born: 8/15/1889 in Union, NE, USA

Died: 7/26/1964 in Dunbar, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-10-06 | Final Game: 1912-10-06

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

Full name: Harrison Morton Smith

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Biography

Harry Smith was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1889, who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career in 1912. He played only one game, on October 6, 1912, but his performance in that outing showcased a promising talent. Smith concluded his career with a perfect record of 1-0 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.8, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Despite his limited time on the mound, he recorded 1 strikeout, demonstrating his potential as a strikeout artist. Smith's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive style. While his time in the majors was short-lived, his statistics highlight a pitcher who was capable of excelling in a competitive environment. His legacy, though brief, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, where each player had the opportunity to leave their mark, no matter how fleeting their tenure.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	6	1	0	0	1	1.80	0

Career ERA 1.80 vs. league average 3.36 across their career seasons — 46.5% 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
1912	CHW	AL	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	6	1	0	1	1.80	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1912	CHW	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	CHA	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1