Vinnie Smith, baseball player, 1941-1946

Vinnie Smith

Born: 12/7/1915 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 12/14/1979 in Virginia Beach, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-10 | Final Game: 1946-04-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Vincent Ambrose Smith

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Biography

Vinnie Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1915, whose career spanned from 1941 to 1946. Primarily serving as a position player, Smith's time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, as he appeared in only 16 games during his tenure. Despite the limited opportunities, he made a notable impact at the plate, finishing his career with 14 hits and a batting average of .259. Smith also contributed defensively and on the bases, recording 5 RBIs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his time in the league. Playing during a challenging era for baseball due to World War II, Smith's career unfolded during a time when many players were enlisted, leading to a unique landscape in the sport. While his statistics may not reflect the prolific output of some of his contemporaries, his dedication to the game and the resilience shown during a tumultuous time in history mark his place in the annals of baseball. Smith's contributions, though modest in numbers, illustrate the spirit and perseverance of players who participated in the game during these years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 54 5 14 1 0 0 5 0 2 10 0.259 0.286 0.278 0.563 0.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.563 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1941 PIT NL 9 33 3 10 1 0 0 5 0 1 5 0.303 — — — — 0.0
1946 PIT NL 7 21 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.190 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 16 0 52 9 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PIT C 9 0 27 5 2 0
1946 PIT C 7 0 25 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 16