Lewis Smallwood
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Lewis Smallwood was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Bears. In 34 career games, he hit .217 with 23 hits and 4 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 4'6" / 145 lb
- Died
- 4/18/1980 in Canton, OH, USA
Full name: Lewis Theodore Smallwood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 106 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 | .217 | .314 | .236 | .550 | -388 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career SLG .236 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | MB | NNL | 34 | 106 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 | .217 | .282 (-23%) | .344 (-9%) | .390 (-40%) | .734 (-25%) | -388.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 34 | 106 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -388 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 24 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Lewis Smallwood: the record in brief
The season rows for Lewis Smallwood begin in 1923. Smallwood's only club in the season tables is the Milwaukee Bears. Smallwood played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 9, 1895, in Sutton, WV, USA, Smallwood was listed at 4-foot-6 and 145 pounds. Smallwood's death is recorded on April 18, 1980, in Canton, OH, USA. Lewis Smallwood was the playing name; the full given name is Lewis Theodore.
Smallwood collected 23 hits in 106 at bats across 34 games, good for a .217 batting average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. Smallwood got on base at a .314 rate and slugged .236 (.550 OPS). The league as a whole hit .283 across Smallwood's seasons, which puts the .217 career mark 23.3% below average. Only one season appears, 1923 for the Milwaukee Bears, when Smallwood played 34 games and went 23 for 106. That year the league hit .282, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis Smallwood
- Was Lewis Smallwood a pitcher?
- No. Lewis Smallwood was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Lewis Smallwood hit?
- Lewis Smallwood hit 0 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did Lewis Smallwood play for?
- Lewis Smallwood played for one team, the Milwaukee Bears (1923).
- What were Lewis Smallwood's career stats?
- In 34 games, Lewis Smallwood had 23 hits, 4 RBI, 13 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .217 batting average.
- What position did Lewis Smallwood play?
- Lewis Smallwood played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lewis Smallwood and how much did he weigh?
- Lewis Smallwood was listed at 4 feet 6 inches and 145 pounds.
- What was Lewis Smallwood's career batting average?
- Lewis Smallwood batted .217 over his career, with 23 hits in 106 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lewis Smallwood have?
- Lewis Smallwood drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Lewis Smallwood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lewis Smallwood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.