Red Smith

Born: 7/17/1899 in Ashley, IL, USA

Died: 2/19/1961 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1925-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Marvin Harold Smith

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Biography

Red Smith, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the 1925 Major League Baseball season. His career spanned from April 14 to September 26 of that year, during which he played a total of 20 games. Primarily a position player, Smith showcased his skills with a batting average of .286, accumulating 4 hits and 1 run batted in (RBI) over the course of his brief stint in the big leagues. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his performance demonstrated a solid ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Playing during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era, Smith's contributions, while limited in volume, reflected the competitive spirit and dedication of early 20th-century players. His time in the majors may have been short-lived, but it is a testament to the rich tapestry of baseball history that includes a myriad of players whose careers, regardless of duration, contribute to the legacy of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	14	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0.286	0.375	0.286	0.661	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
1925	PHA	AL	20	14	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	2	5	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	1	2	1	1
SS	16	0	6	13	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	PHA	3B	2	0	1	2	1	1
1925	PHA	SS	16	0	6	13	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2
Shortstop	17