Tony Smith

Born: 5/14/1884 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 2/27/1964 in Galveston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-12 | Final Game: 1911-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Anthony Smith

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Biography

Tony Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played primarily as a position player from 1907 to 1911. Over the course of his career, Smith appeared in 170 games, accumulating 90 hits and a modest batting average of .180. His offensive contributions included 26 RBIs and 1 home run, alongside a notable tally of 13 stolen bases, reflecting his speed on the basepaths. Smith's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a period that began to emphasize more power hitting. While his overall statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Smith's time in the league serves as a reminder of the diverse range of talent that competed during the formative years of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
170	500	46	90	12	2	1	26	13	95	77	0.180	0.314	0.218	0.532	-793.4

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .218 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 18.3% 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
1907	WSN	AL	51	139	12	26	1	1	0	8	3	18	17	0.187	.245 (-24%)	.304 (-6%)	.308 (-32%)	.613 (-20%)	-347.8
1910	BRO	NL	106	321	31	58	10	1	1	16	9	69	53	0.181	.249 (-28%)	.317 (+4%)	.326 (-30%)	.644 (-14%)	-445.6
1911	BRO	NL	13	40	3	6	1	0	0	2	1	8	7	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0