Henry Smoyer

Born: 4/25/1890 in Fredericksburg, PA, USA

Died: 2/28/1958 in DuBois, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-08-14 | Final Game: 1912-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6"

Full name: Henry Neitz Smoyer

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Biography

Henry Smoyer was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played as a position player for a brief period from 1912 to 1913. His career in Major League Baseball was short-lived, spanning just six games. During this time, Smoyer recorded three hits, contributing to a batting average of .214. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his presence on the field during the early 1910s added to the rich tapestry of baseball history in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded play of the following decades. Despite his limited playing time, Smoyer's career offers insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. The early 1900s were marked by fierce competition and evolving strategies within the game, and Smoyer, like many of his contemporaries, sought to make his mark during a transformative period for baseball. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport, even if their careers did not achieve widespread recognition.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	14	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.214	0.312	0.214	0.527	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.527 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1912	SLA	AL	6	14	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	2	1	0	1
SS	4	0	3	11	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1912	SLA	3B	2	0	2	1	0	1
1912	SLA	SS	4	0	3	11	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	2
Shortstop	5