Pop-boy Smith, baseball player, 1913-1917

Pop-boy Smith

Born: 5/23/1892 in Newport, TN, USA

Died: 2/16/1924 in Sweetwater, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-04-19 | Final Game: 1917-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Clarence Ossie Smith

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Biography

Pop-boy Smith, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1913 until his final appearance on May 2, 1917. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Smith played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. He recorded a win-loss record of 1-4 and finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.21, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during that era. Over the course of his career, Smith notched 20 strikeouts and secured 1 save, showcasing moments of effectiveness that highlighted his potential as a reliable pitcher. Although his overall statistics may not place him among the most prominent players of his time, Smith's contributions to the teams he played for during the early 20th century remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the sport encapsulates the experiences of many players who labored in the shadows of the game's legendary figures.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 26 5 0 0 1 66.3 70 31 1 26 20 4.21 0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 2.84 across their career seasons — 48.0% 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
1913 CHW AL 0 1 15 2 0 0 0 32.0 31 12 11 13 3.38 3.07 (-10%) -
1916 CLE AL 1 2 5 3 0 0 1 25.7 25 11 11 4 3.86 2.78 (-39%) -769.6
1917 CLE AL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 8.7 14 8 4 3 8.31 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 13 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.154 0.154 0.154 0.308 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 52.6% 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 CHW AL 15 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1916 CLE AL 5 7 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1917 CLE AL 6 1 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 26 0 6 28 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CHA P 15 0 2 14 0 0
1916 CLE P 5 0 4 5 1 0
1917 CLE P 6 0 0 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26