Herb Smith

Born: 7/12/1906 in Savannah, GA, USA

Full name: Herbert Smith

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Biography

Herb Smith, born in 1906, is an active professional baseball player known for his contributions as a skilled pitcher. With a career record of 11-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.06, Smith demonstrates a strong ability to control the game on the mound. Over his career, he has amassed 49 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to effectively retire batters. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher remains vital to his team's success, as he consistently delivers solid performances. Playing in an era that continues to evolve, Smith's style reflects a blend of traditional pitching techniques and modern approaches, allowing him to adapt and thrive in the current landscape of professional baseball. His ongoing career not only highlights his personal achievements but also serves as a testament to his resilience and dedication to the sport. As he continues to make his mark on the game, Smith remains a significant figure in contemporary baseball, illustrating the enduring appeal of skilled pitching in the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 4 22 16 9 2 0 135.3 114 46 5 66 49 3.06 0

Career ERA 3.06 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 27.4% 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
1929 BBS ANL 3 1 5 4 2 1 0 27.7 24 11 22 9 3.58 4.60 (+22%) -1138.0
1932 BBS EWL 6 2 11 7 4 0 0 70.0 60 27 32 20 3.47 4.13 (+16%) -533.6
1933 PS IND 2 1 6 5 3 1 0 37.7 30 8 12 20 1.91 3.86 (+50%) 670.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 44 6 8 1 0 0 5 0 8 0 0.182 0.321 0.205 0.525 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .205 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 28.6% 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
1929 BBS ANL 5 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1932 BBS EWL 15 27 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1933 PS IND 6 12 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 2 0 0 0 0
P 22 16 5 44 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 BBS P 5 4 1 11 1 0
1932 BBS OF 2 2 0 0 0 0
1932 BBS P 11 7 2 23 2 0
1933 PS P 6 5 2 10 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22
Left Field 2