Joe Smith

Born: 12/29/1893 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 1/12/1974 in Yonkers, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-07-07 | Final Game: 1913-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Salvatore Joseph Smith

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Biography

Joe Smith, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. He played as a position player primarily during a brief stint in Major League Baseball from 1913 to September 27, 1913. Although his career was short-lived, participating in only 14 games, Smith contributed to the game during a transitional period in baseball, just before the advent of the live-ball era which would forever change the dynamics of the sport. In his limited appearances, Smith recorded 5 hits, resulting in a batting average of .156, along with 2 runs batted in and 1 stolen base. While he did not hit any home runs, his presence on the field reflected the evolving nature of baseball tactics and player roles during the early 1900s. Smith's time in the league may not have been highly celebrated, but it serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the fabric of baseball history, paving the way for future generations of players.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1937	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	32	1	5	0	0	0	2	1	1	14	0.156	0.182	0.156	0.338	0.0

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career SLG .156 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.338 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 49.6% 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
1913	NYY	AL	14	32	1	5	0	0	0	2	1	1	14	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	14	0	43	17	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	NYA	C	14	0	43	17	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	14