Clyde Smoll

Born: 4/17/1914 in Quakertown, PA, USA

Died: 8/31/1985 in Quakertown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-26 | Final Game: 1940-09-12

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Clyde Hetrick Smoll

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Biography

Clyde Smoll was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1940 season. Born in 1914, Smoll made his debut on April 26, 1940, and showcased his skills on the mound until September 12 of the same year. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 2 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37. In his time on the field, Smoll recorded 31 strikeouts, although he did not register any saves. Smoll's career unfolded during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to recover from the Great Depression, which had impacted the sport in various ways, including player salaries and team finances. Despite his limited success at the highest level, Smoll's dedication to the game reflected the perseverance of many players of his era. Though he may not have achieved the statistical accolades of some of his contemporaries, Smoll's journey in baseball remains a testament to the numerous athletes who aspired to make their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	8	33	9	0	0	0	109.0	145	65	6	36	31	5.37	0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 27.4% 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
1940	PHI	NL	2	8	33	9	0	0	0	109.0	145	65	36	31	5.37	4.21 (-27%)	-105.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	31	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	17	0.161	0.161	0.161	0.323	0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.323 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 55.4% 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
1940	PHI	NL	33	31	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	17	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	33	0	3	17	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	PHI	P	33	0	3	17	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33