Syd Smith

Born: 8/31/1883 in Smithville, SC, USA

Died: 6/5/1961 in Orangeburg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-14 | Final Game: 1915-04-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Sydney A. Smith

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Biography

Syd Smith was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Born in 1883, Smith's career spanned from 1908 until his retirement in 1915. During this period, he played in 146 games, amassing a total of 98 hits and achieving a batting average of .247. His contributions to his teams included 40 runs batted in and 2 home runs, highlighting his capability as a reliable position player. Although Smith's career statistics may not place him among the game's greatest, he played a significant role during a time when baseball was evolving. With 2 stolen bases to his name, he demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive on the basepaths, a trait that was valued in the early years of professional baseball. Smith's tenure in the sport also coincided with the growing popularity of baseball in America, making him a part of the fabric of the game during a transformative period. After retiring on April 18, 1915, Smith left behind a legacy as a player who contributed to the rich history of early baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
146	397	24	98	21	1	2	40	2	22	29	0.247	0.291	0.320	0.611	-408.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1908	PHA	AL	46	128	8	26	8	0	1	10	0	4	10	0.203	.240 (-16%)	.298 (-22%)	.306 (-6%)	.605 (-14%)	-302.2
1908	SLA	AL	27	76	6	14	4	0	0	5	2	4	7	0.184	.240 (-23%)	.298 (-25%)	.306 (-23%)	.605 (-24%)	-302.2
1910	CLE	AL	9	27	1	9	1	0	0	3	0	3	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1911	CLE	AL	58	154	8	46	8	1	1	21	0	11	10	0.299	.266 (+12%)	.336 (+5%)	.356 (+7%)	.693 (+6%)	163.0
1914	PIT	NL	5	11	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PIT	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0