Nate Smith, baseball player, 1962-1962

Nate Smith

Born: 4/26/1935 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/18/2019 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-19 | Final Game: 1962-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Nathaniel Beverly Smith

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Biography

Nate Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1935, who had a brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. His playing tenure spanned from September 19, 1962, to September 29, 1962, during which he appeared in five games. Smith recorded two hits in his limited opportunities at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .222. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence on the roster during this time reflected the competitive nature of the early 1960s, a period marked by a blend of emerging talent and established stars. Despite his short stint in the majors, Smith's experience in professional baseball captures the essence of many players of his era who worked hard for a chance to showcase their skills. The early 1960s were a transitional time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the impact of integration and the burgeoning influence of television, which would change how fans engaged with the game. While Nate Smith's career may not have been long, it remains a testament to the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 9 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.222 0.364 0.333 0.697 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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
1962 BAL AL 5 9 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 BAL C 3 3 17 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tennessee State University Nashville TN 1955, 1956