Mike Smith, baseball player, 1984-1989

Mike Smith

Born: 2/23/1961 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-06 | Final Game: 1989-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Smith

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Biography

Mike Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989. Born in 1961, Smith made his mark during an era characterized by shifting offensive dynamics and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitching. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of games, finishing with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.71. His ability to contribute from the mound was marked by 26 strikeouts and a single save, showcasing his capability as a reliable option in the bullpen. Smith's playing style reflected the transitional phase of baseball in the mid to late 1980s, where pitchers were increasingly called upon to adapt to both starting and relief roles. While his career may not have featured the high-profile achievements of some contemporaries, his contributions to his teams during a competitive era in baseball were significant. His journey through the league illustrated the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers in a time of evolving strategies, making his story a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 33 1 0 0 1 49.7 55 26 4 22 26 4.71 0

Career ERA 4.71 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 23.2% worse 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
1984 CIN NL 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 10.3 12 6 5 7 5.23 3.81 (-37%) -80.8
1985 CIN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 2 2 1 2 5.40 — 0.0
1986 CIN NL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3.3 7 5 1 1 13.50 — 0.0
1988 WSN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 8.7 6 3 5 4 3.12 — -
1989 PIT NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 24.0 28 10 10 12 3.75 3.71 (-1%) 94.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1984 CIN NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CIN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CIN NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 WSN NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PIT NL 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 33 1 3 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 CIN P 8 0 1 0 0 0
1985 CIN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1986 CIN P 2 1 0 0 0 0
1988 MON P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1989 PIT P 16 0 2 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 33