Harry Smythe

Born: 10/24/1904 in Augusta, GA, USA

Died: 8/28/1980 in Augusta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-07-21 | Final Game: 1934-06-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: William Henry Smythe

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Biography

Harry Smythe was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1934. Born in 1904, Smythe made his debut during a transitional period for the sport, as it moved away from the deadball era and began embracing a more offensive style of play. Over his career, he accumulated a record of 5 wins and 12 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 6.4. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, Smythe demonstrated resilience and skill, finishing his career with a total of 33 strikeouts and 4 saves. Smythe's time in the league coincided with significant changes in baseball, including the rise of more powerful hitting and the increasing importance of relief pitchers. Though his overall statistics may not reflect dominant performance, his contributions to the teams he played for were integral during his era. His career, which ended on June 26, 1934, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of players during a time of evolving competition in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	12	60	10	2	0	4	154.7	232	110	10	62	33	6.40	0

Career ERA 6.40 vs. league average 4.58 across their career seasons — 39.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1929	PHI	NL	4	6	19	7	2	1	68.7	94	40	15	12	5.24	4.60 (-14%)	590.0
1930	PHI	NL	0	3	25	3	0	2	49.7	84	43	31	9	7.79	4.80 (-62%)	-1611.2
1934	NYY	AL	0	2	8	0	0	1	15.0	24	13	8	7	7.80	4.29 (-82%)	-
1934	BRO	NL	1	1	8	0	0	0	21.3	30	14	8	5	5.91	4.29 (-38%)	-832.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
63	54	7	13	2	0	0	6	0	2	7	0.241	0.268	0.278	0.546	0.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OBP .268 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.546 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1929	PHI	NL	20	26	3	5	1	2	1	3	0.192	—	—	—	—
1930	PHI	NL	25	14	1	4	0	3	0	2	0.286	—	—	—	—
1934	NYY	AL	8	5	0	1	0	1	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—
1934	BRO	NL	10	9	3	3	1	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—