Red Smyth, baseball player, 1915-1918

Red Smyth

Born: 1/30/1891 in Holly Springs, MS, USA

Died: 4/14/1958 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-11 | Final Game: 1918-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: James Daniel Smyth

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Biography

Red Smyth, born in 1891, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1915 to 1918. As a position player, Smyth participated in 128 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 7 stolen bases, showcasing a style of play that emphasized agility and quickness, which was particularly valued during the era he played in. Despite struggling with consistency at the plate, Smyth contributed to his teams with a total of 45 hits and 12 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .191. Smyth's career unfolded during a time of significant change in the game, just before the onset of the "Roaring Twenties," an era marked by increased offense and the rise of powerful hitters. Although he did not achieve the statistical prowess of many of his contemporaries, his experience in the league added depth to a period that was evolving in terms of playing style and strategy. After his final game on June 18, 1918, Smyth's legacy remained as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
128 236 32 45 2 4 0 12 7 28 31 0.191 0.285 0.233 0.518 -334.9

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
1915 BRO NL 19 22 3 3 1 0 0 3 1 4 2 0.136 — — — — 0.0
1916 BRO NL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1917 BRO NL 29 24 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 6 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1917 STL NL 38 72 5 15 0 2 0 4 3 4 9 0.208 .248 (-16%) .312 (-14%) .323 (-18%) .635 (-16%) 0.0
1918 STL NL 40 113 19 24 1 2 0 4 3 16 11 0.212 .255 (-17%) .318 (-1%) .326 (-21%) .645 (-11%) -153.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 13 0 20 29 3 3
3B 4 0 4 2 3 1
OF 59 0 79 6 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BRO OF 9 0 14 1 0 0
1916 BRO 2B 2 0 3 2 0 1
1917 BRO 3B 4 0 4 2 3 1
1917 BRO OF 2 0 3 0 1 0
1917 SLN OF 23 0 23 1 3 0
1918 SLN 2B 11 0 17 27 3 2
1918 SLN OF 25 0 39 4 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 4
Left Field 24
Center Field 8
Right Field 26