Harry Smith, baseball player, 1914-1918

Harry Smith

Born: 5/15/1890 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 4/1/1922 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-21 | Final Game: 1918-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Harry Smith

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Biography

Harry Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who made his mark in the major leagues from 1914 to 1918. Primarily serving as a position player, Smith's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a period that began to embrace more offensive play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 75 games, amassing 27 hits and demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offense, albeit with a batting average of .182. In addition to his hits, Smith recorded 1 home run and drove in 14 runs, showcasing his potential as a run producer in the lineup. His speed on the basepaths was evidenced by 4 stolen bases, a noteworthy skill at a time when base-stealing was becoming an increasingly strategic part of the game. While Smith's career numbers may not reflect the dominance seen in other eras, his contributions to the teams he played for during the early years of the 20th century remain a part of baseball history. He retired from the sport on June 23, 1918, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 148 10 27 1 3 1 14 4 21 42 0.182 0.284 0.250 0.534 -181.5

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1914 NY1 NL 5 7 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 3 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1915 NY1 NL 21 32 1 4 0 1 0 3 0 6 12 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1915 BRF FL 28 65 5 13 0 0 1 4 2 7 16 0.200 .250 (-20%) .318 (-13%) .332 (-26%) .651 (-20%) 0.0
1917 CIN NL 8 17 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1918 CIN NL 13 27 4 5 1 2 0 4 1 3 6 0.185 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 54 0 190 47 6 1
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 NY1 C 4 0 18 4 0 0
1915 NY1 C 18 0 50 8 2 0
1915 BRF C 19 0 67 21 3 0
1915 BRF OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1917 CIN C 7 0 34 11 1 0
1918 CIN C 6 0 21 3 0 1
1918 CIN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 54
Right Field 2