Tommy Smith

Born: 8/1/1948 in Albemarle, NC, USA

Died: 11/1/2024 in Wake Forest, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-06 | Final Game: 1977-09-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Tommy Alexander Smith

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Biography

Tommy Smith, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1973 to 1977. Playing primarily as a position player, Smith participated in 121 games throughout his career, showcasing a blend of speed and contact hitting. He finished his time in the league with 63 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 21 runs, with a batting average of .232. His ability on the base paths was evident as he recorded 9 stolen bases, demonstrating his agility and strategic approach to the game. Smith's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to a focus on power hitting and athleticism. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by hustle and a competitive spirit. His legacy remains a testament to the role of versatile players in the game, embodying the grit and determination that defined baseball in the 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
121	271	28	63	7	2	4	21	9	11	24	0.232	0.263	0.317	0.581	-296.2

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.581 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1973	CLE	AL	14	41	6	10	2	0	2	3	1	1	2	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CLE	AL	23	31	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	0.097	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	CLE	AL	8	8	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	CLE	AL	55	164	17	42	3	1	2	12	8	8	8	0.256	.255 (avg)	.320 (-10%)	.360 (-10%)	.681 (-10%)	-296.2
1977	SEA	AL	21	27	1	7	1	1	0	4	0	0	6	0.259	—	—	—	—	0.0