Steve Smyth

Born: 6/3/1978 in Brawley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-08-06 | Final Game: 2002-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Steven Delton Smyth

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Biography

Steve Smyth was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1978, who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2008. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills primarily as a starting pitcher, contributing to his teams with a competitive spirit and determination. Smyth's tenure in the majors included stints that highlighted both the challenges and excitement of pitching at the highest level. Over his career, Smyth recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 9.35. He struck out 16 batters during his time on the mound, although he did not register any saves. Despite the struggles reflected in his statistics, Smyth's dedication to the game and his experience in the league provided valuable insights to younger players and contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball in the early 2000s. His journey through the majors, although brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	8	7	0	0	0	26.0	34	27	9	10	16	9.35	0

Career ERA 9.35 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 118.4% 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
2002	CHC	NL	1	3	8	7	0	0	0	26.0	34	27	10	16	9.35	4.28 (-118%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	9	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.222	0.222	0.222	0.444	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 40.6% 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
2002	CHC	NL	8	9	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	7	1	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	CHN	P	8	7	1	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Cypress College	Cypress	CA	1997, 1998
University of Southern California	Los Angeles	CA	1999