Wib Smith

Born: 8/30/1886 in Evart, MI, USA

Died: 11/18/1959 in Fargo, ND, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-05-31 | Final Game: 1909-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Wilbur Floyd Smith

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Biography

Wib Smith, born in 1886, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from May 31, 1909, to September 29, 1909. As a position player, Smith competed in a total of 17 games during his time in Major League Baseball. His playing style reflected the early 20th-century baseball landscape, characterized by a focus on fundamentals and strategic play, even though he faced challenges adapting to the rigors of the game at its highest level. Throughout his short career, Smith recorded 8 hits, contributing to a batting average of .19. He drove in 2 runs and did not hit any home runs, nor did he steal any bases, which was not uncommon for players of his era who often specialized in specific roles. Despite his limited impact on the field, Smith's participation in the major leagues during this time period contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who passed through the sport's early professional ranks.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	42	3	8	0	0	0	2	0	0	7	0.190	0.190	0.190	0.381	0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1909	SLA	AL	17	42	3	8	0	0	0	2	0	0	7	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
C	13	6	35	11	9	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	SLA	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1909	SLA	C	13	6	35	11	9	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	13
First Base	1