Jim Smith

Born: 9/8/1954 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-12 | Final Game: 1982-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Lorne Smith

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Biography

Jim Smith, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1982. Primarily serving as a position player, Smith's time on the diamond was characterized by his contributions during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. Over the course of his career, Smith appeared in 42 games, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 4 runs, culminating in a batting average of .238. Despite not hitting any home runs and not registering any stolen bases, his ability to compete at the major league level showcased his dedication and skill as a player. While Smith's career may not have been lengthy or filled with standout statistical achievements, he remains a part of the tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during the early 1980s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	3.0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.667	1.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	3.0	3.0	0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.667	1.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1943	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	42	5	10	2	1	0	4	0	5	7	0.238	0.312	0.333	0.646	0.0

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1982	PIT	NL	42	42	5	10	2	1	0	4	0	5	7	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	3	2	1	1
3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
SS	29	11	31	47	6	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	PIT	2B	3	0	3	2	1	1
1982	PIT	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1982	PIT	SS	29	11	31	47	6	9

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3
Third Base	1
Shortstop	29

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach	CA	1974, 1975, 1976