Homer Smoot

Born: 3/23/1878 in Galestown, MD, USA

Died: 3/25/1928 in Salisbury, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1906-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Homer Vernon Smoot

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Biography

Homer Smoot was a professional baseball player who made a notable impact in the early years of the 20th century, playing primarily as a position player from 1902 to 1906. Born in 1878, Smoot's career spanned over four seasons in Major League Baseball, during which he appeared in 680 games. He compiled an impressive batting average of .290, demonstrating a keen ability to make contact and contribute offensively. Smoot recorded a total of 763 hits, including 15 home runs, and drove in 269 runs throughout his career. Known for his speed on the bases as well, he successfully stole 84 bases, showcasing his agility and strategic base running. Playing during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play, Smoot was part of a generation of players who began to redefine the offensive capabilities of position players. His contributions to the game were marked by consistent performance and a competitive spirit, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Although not as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Smoot's achievements reflect the evolution of baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
680	2635	308	763	102	45	15	269	84	149	300	0.290	0.336	0.380	0.715	5363.1

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +15.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.640 across their career seasons — +11.8% above 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
1902	STL	NL	129	518	58	161	19	4	3	48	20	23	59	0.311	.266 (+16%)	.321 (+9%)	.343 (+11%)	.665 (+10%)	935.7
1903	STL	NL	129	500	67	148	22	8	4	49	17	32	50	0.296	.261 (+13%)	.316 (+8%)	.345 (+15%)	.662 (+11%)	1020.9
1904	STL	NL	137	520	58	146	23	6	3	66	23	37	55	0.281	.246 (+14%)	.300 (+10%)	.321 (+14%)	.622 (+12%)	1099.6
1905	STL	NL	139	534	73	166	21	16	4	58	21	33	61	0.311	.248 (+25%)	.307 (+17%)	.322 (+34%)	.629 (+26%)	2348.8
1906	STL	NL	86	343	41	85	9	10	0	31	3	11	42	0.248	.247 (avg)	.307 (-6%)	.315 (+5%)	.622 (avg)	-117.5
1906	CIN	NL	60	220	11	57	8	1	1	17	0	13	33	0.259	.247 (+5%)	.307 (+3%)	.315 (+1%)	.622 (+2%)	-117.5