Stephen Smitherman, baseball player, 2003-2003

Stephen Smitherman

Born: 9/1/1978 in McAlester, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-07-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Stephen Lydell Smitherman

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Biography

Stephen Smitherman, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2007. He made his mark during a transitional era in baseball, navigating through the tail end of the steroid era, which was characterized by significant changes in player performance and public perception of the sport. Smitherman's career was brief, spanning just 21 games, during which he showcased his skills primarily as a utility player. Throughout his time in the majors, Smitherman recorded 7 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 6 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .159. He also contributed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Despite the limited opportunities, Smitherman's journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, exemplified the perseverance and dedication often required in the pursuit of a major league career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 44 3 7 2 0 1 6 1 3 9 0.159 0.213 0.273 0.485 0.0

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.485 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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
2003 CIN NL 21 44 3 7 2 0 1 6 1 3 9 0.159 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 14 9 17 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CIN OF 14 9 17 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock AR 1999, 2000