Art Smith
Born: 6/21/1906 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 11/22/1995 in Norwalk, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-06-09 | Final Game: 1932-06-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Arthur Laird Smith
Biography
Art Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1906, whose career in Major League Baseball was brief yet noteworthy. He played as a position player, taking the field from June 9 to June 20, 1932. During his short stint in the majors, Smith participated in a total of 3 games. Unfortunately, his offensive contributions were limited, as he finished his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Despite the lack of statistical success, Smith's time in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to make their mark during the early 1930s, a period characterized by the burgeoning impact of the Great Depression on baseball and its players. While he may not have found success at the plate, Art Smith remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dreams and challenges faced by countless athletes of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11.57 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 11.57 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHW | AL | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York | NY | 1926, 1927, 1928 |