Hal Goldsmith
Born: 8/18/1898 in Peconic, NY, USA
Died: 10/20/1985 in Riverhead, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-06-23 | Final Game: 1929-08-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Harold Eugene Goldsmith
Biography
Hal Goldsmith was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1898, whose career spanned from 1926 until 1929. He played during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise dramatically. Goldsmith's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit, which he demonstrated on the mound throughout his tenure in the big leagues.
Over the course of his career, Goldsmith recorded a win-loss record of 6-10 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. He struck out 30 batters and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief. Although his career was relatively brief, Goldsmith's contributions to his teams reflected the evolving dynamics of pitching during his era, as he navigated the challenges of a sport that was beginning to embrace a more offensive mindset. His legacy, while not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, remains a testament to the perseverance of players during this pivotal time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 47 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 185.0 | 235 | 83 | 9 | 56 | 30 | 4.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 5 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 101.0 | 135 | 49 | 28 | 16 | 4.37 | 527.5 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71.7 | 83 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 3.52 | -824.4 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.24 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 62 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.210 | 0.234 | 0.258 | 0.492 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 19 | 38 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BSN | NL | 22 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 47 | 0 | 13 | 48 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | BSN | P | 19 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 1927 | BSN | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1928 | BSN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence University | Canton | NY | 1918, 1919, 1920 |