Billy Smith
Born: 9/13/1954 in LaMarque, TX, USA
Died: 4/5/2025 in The Woodlands, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-06-09 | Final Game: 1981-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Billy Lavern Smith
Biography
Billy Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1981. Born in 1954, Smith made a brief yet notable impact during his time in the league, showcasing his skills on the mound. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 1-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.05. Smith recorded a total of 3 strikeouts and secured 1 save, highlighting his ability to contribute effectively in critical game situations.
Smith's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition away from traditional pitching styles and the increasing importance of specialized relievers. While his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Smith's performance demonstrated the potential that many pitchers of his generation brought to the game. His contributions to the teams he played for, albeit limited in duration, remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.7 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.7 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3.05 | -544.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NWDIV | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NWDIV | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | HOU | P | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | TX | 1976, 1977 |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton | TX | 1974, 1975 |