Ollie Smith

Born: 10/19/1865 in Mount Vernon, OH, USA

Died: 2/4/1954 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-07-11 | Final Game: 1894-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Orlin Hudson Smith

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Biography

Ollie Smith, born in 1865, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1894 to 1907. Primarily recognized as a position player, Smith made his mark during the early years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. In his brief but impactful career, he played in 39 games, during which he recorded 41 hits, including 3 home runs and 20 RBIs. His remarkable batting average of 0.299 underscored his ability to hit for both average and power, making him a notable figure in the league during his time. Smith also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 13 stolen bases throughout his career, which reflected the growing emphasis on aggressive base running during the late 19th century. Despite the limited number of games he played, Smith's contributions to the teams he played for are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His career, though relatively short, contributed to the evolving nature of the sport as it began to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
3.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	2.000	3.000

Pitching

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
5.0	0	0	6.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	14.0	9.0	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
1945	3.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	2.000	3.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA
1945	5.0	0	0	6.0	1.0	0	0	0.0	14.0	9.0	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
39	137	27	41	6	1	3	20	13	29	15	0.299	0.432	0.423	0.855	246.8

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .432 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.855 vs. league average 0.814 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
1894	LS3	NL	39	137	27	41	6	1	3	20	13	29	15	0.299	.309 (-3%)	.379 (+14%)	.435 (-3%)	.814 (+5%)	246.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	39	0	63	5	9	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	LS3	OF	39	0	63	5	9	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	39