Travis Smith, baseball player, 1998-2006

Travis Smith

Born: 11/7/1972 in Springfield, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-06-21 | Final Game: 2006-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Travis William Smith

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Biography

Travis Smith, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 until his retirement in 2006. Known for his right-handed throwing and competitive spirit, Smith made a modest impact during his career, finishing with a record of 6-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.53. Over the course of his time in the league, he accumulated a total of 69 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite not recording any saves. Smith's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where offensive output was on the rise, and pitchers often faced daunting lineups. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers in an era marked by powerful batting. His contributions to the teams he played for were emblematic of the perseverance required to succeed at the highest levels of the sport. After concluding his playing days on May 20, 2006, Smith's experiences on the mound remained a testament to the unpredictability and excitement of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 6 42 15 0 0 0 111.7 140 81 23 38 69 6.53 0

Career ERA 6.53 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 48.4% 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
1998 MIL NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
2002 STL NL 4 2 12 10 0 0 0 54.0 69 43 20 32 7.17 4.28 (-68%) -
2004 ATL NL 2 3 16 4 0 0 0 40.7 48 28 12 26 6.20 4.46 (-39%) -2153.9
2005 MIA NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 10.7 17 8 5 9 6.75 4.29 (-57%) -
2006 ATL NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 5 2 1 1 4.15 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 28 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 62.2% 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
1998 MIL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 STL NL 12 18 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2004 ATL NL 16 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIA NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 ATL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 42 15 8 11 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 MIL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 SLN P 12 10 4 7 0 1
2004 ATL P 16 4 3 4 1 0
2005 FLO P 12 0 1 0 0 0
2006 ATL P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 MIL NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $170,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas Tech University Lubbock TX 1994, 1995