Theolic Smith

Born: 5/19/1913 in Wabbesika, AR, USA

Died: 11/3/1981 in Compton, CA, USA

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

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Biography

Theolic Smith is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1913, who currently continues to make his mark in the game. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Smith has accumulated a career record of 17-27 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95. Throughout his active career, he has achieved a total of 155 strikeouts and has recorded 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. His impressive performances have earned him two selections to the All-Star Game, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans during his tenure. Smith’s career unfolds during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by significant changes and increased competition. As he plays through the evolving landscape of the sport, his experiences and contributions reflect the resilience and adaptability required of modern pitchers. With his ongoing presence in the league, Theolic Smith not only embodies the spirit of the game but also continues to influence the next generation of players through his dedication and passion for baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	27	63	45	28	5	3	354.7	409	195	20	126	155	4.95	0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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
1936	PC	NN2	3	5	17	10	4	2	2	80.7	98	61	40	28	6.81	4.59 (-48%)	-988.2
1937	PC	NN2	5	5	12	10	5	0	0	63.7	83	44	26	29	6.22	4.34 (-43%)	-1056.4
1938	PC	NN2	1	5	12	5	3	0	1	43.3	65	34	14	18	7.06	4.35 (-62%)	-1227.2
1939	SL3	NAL	3	7	10	9	7	1	0	69.0	73	26	22	37	3.39	4.28 (+21%)	1696.8
1943	CBE	NAL	5	5	12	11	9	2	0	98.0	90	30	24	43	2.76	3.50 (+21%)	2487.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	197	36	50	6	3	1	16	3	28	1	0.254	0.347	0.330	0.677	85.2

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.677 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1936	PC	NN2	17	30	6	7	0	1	0	1	0	4	0	0.233	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PC	NN2	20	42	8	11	0	1	1	3	0	6	0	0.262	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PC	NN2	14	19	3	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SL3	NAL	16	38	6	10	3	0	0	0	1	4	0	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CBE	NAL	25	68	13	18	2	1	0	11	2	12	1	0.265	.255 (+3%)	.324 (+15%)	.346 (-7%)	.671 (+4%)	85.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	ALC	SL3	5	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	0.200

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	1	1	1	0	8.0	10	4	1	3	4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1939	ALC	SL3	0	1	1	1	0	8.0	10	4	1	3	4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	3	6	0	1
OF	24	14	26	2	2	1
P	63	45	15	122	7	1
SS	2	2	2	9	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PC	P	17	10	0	17	2	0
1937	PC	2B	3	0	3	6	0	1
1937	PC	OF	3	1	2	0	0	0
1937	PC	P	12	10	3	16	1	0
1937	PC	SS	2	2	2	9	0	2
1938	PC	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0
1938	PC	P	12	5	2	12	0	0
1939	SL3	OF	7	3	6	1	1	1
1939	SL3	P	10	9	7	35	3	1
1943	CBE	OF	13	9	18	1	1	0
1943	CBE	P	12	11	3	42	1	0