Johnny Smith

Born: 1917

Bats: L | Throws: L

Full name: John Smith

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Biography

Johnny Smith, born in 1917, is a professional baseball pitcher who continues to make his mark in the sport. Currently active, Smith showcases a competitive spirit on the mound, reflecting the dedication and resilience that defines the modern game. With a career record of 2-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.79, he demonstrates the ability to effectively navigate the challenges posed by today's hitters. Over his career, he has amassed 15 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts, although he has yet to record a save. Smith's playing style is marked by a blend of strategic pitching and a focus on maintaining composure under pressure. As an active player, he embodies the evolution of the game, adapting to various offensive strategies and technologies that influence modern baseball. His ongoing contributions not only highlight his personal achievements but also reflect the larger narrative of baseball as it continues to evolve in the contemporary sporting landscape. With each appearance, Johnny Smith adds to his legacy, solidifying his place in the history of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	7	3	2	0	0	40.3	34	17	3	12	15	3.79	0

Career ERA 3.79 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1940	TIC	NAL	1	0	1	1	1	7.0	3	1	4	7	1.29	—	0.0
1944	CAG	NAL	1	0	1	1	1	9.0	3	0	1	2	0.00	3.57 (+100%)	0.0
1945	CAG	NAL	0	0	1	0	0	8.7	7	3	1	2	3.12	—	0.0
1948	NBY	NN2	0	2	4	1	0	15.7	21	13	6	4	7.47	4.10 (-82%)	-932.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
159	610	81	187	19	11	3	80	5	33	5	0.307	0.342	0.389	0.730	308.5

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +17.8% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — +5.2% above 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
1940	TIC	NAL	16	58	8	13	0	1	0	4	1	4	0	0.224	.267 (-16%)	.335 (-18%)	.387 (-33%)	.722 (-26%)	-250.4
1942	BBB	NAL	16	56	9	16	2	1	1	12	2	2	0	0.286	.253 (+13%)	.323 (-4%)	.349 (+17%)	.672 (+7%)	36.4
1943	CAG	NAL	24	98	15	21	5	0	0	6	0	4	1	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.324 (-25%)	.346 (-23%)	.671 (-24%)	-388.7
1944	CAG	NAL	12	41	1	13	1	0	0	7	1	2	2	0.317	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	CAG	NAL	36	143	23	48	4	4	2	31	0	9	0	0.336	.260 (+29%)	.328 (+13%)	.354 (+30%)	.683 (+22%)	458.2
1946	NBY	NN2	10	36	4	11	2	1	0	3	1	3	2	0.306	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	NBY	NN2	23	97	13	39	4	3	0	10	0	4	0	0.402	.262 (+53%)	.336 (+26%)	.376 (+34%)	.712 (+31%)	453.7
1948	NBY	NN2	22	81	8	26	1	1	0	7	0	5	0	0.321	.263 (+22%)	.340 (+6%)	.379 (-6%)	.719 (avg)	-0.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1943	ALC	CAG	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	3	29	0	1	1
C	1	1	3	0	0	0
OF	152	144	227	17	11	3
P	7	3	2	11	1	0
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	TIC	OF	15	15	17	4	1	1
1940	TIC	P	1	1	0	1	0	0
1942	BBB	1B	2	2	16	0	0	1
1942	BBB	OF	12	12	30	1	0	0
1943	CAG	1B	2	1	13	0	1	0
1943	CAG	C	1	1	3	0	0	0
1943	CAG	OF	23	21	39	2	4	1
1944	CAG	OF	11	11	25	3	1	0
1944	CAG	P	1	1	0	3	1	0
1945	CAG	OF	36	34	50	4	1	1
1945	CAG	P	1	0	1	3	0	0
1946	NBY	OF	10	9	12	0	0	0
1947	NBY	OF	22	22	33	2	3	0
1947	NBY	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1948	NBY	OF	23	20	21	1	1	0
1948	NBY	P	4	1	1	4	0	0