Bob Smith
Born: 2/1/1930 in Woodsville, NH, USA
Died: 4/1/2013 in Augusta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-04-29 | Final Game: 1959-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert Gilchrist Smith
Biography
Bob Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1959. Born in 1930, Smith made his debut during a transformative period in baseball that followed the end of the deadball era and predated the explosive offense of the 1960s. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 4-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 93 strikeouts, alongside contributing to his teamsโ efforts with 2 saves.
Smith's career spanned five seasons, during which he solidified his role as a reliable pitcher in the rotation. While he may not have garnered Hall of Fame accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the era, helping to pave the way for future generations of pitchers. Smith's journey through the game reflects the trials and triumphs faced by many athletes of his time, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 91 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 166.7 | 174 | 75 | 14 | 83 | 93 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 48 | 19 | 25 | 35 | 3.11 | 1055.0 |
| 1957 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4.66 | - |
| 1958 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.0 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 4.43 | -1127.3 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 8.18 | -978.1 |
| 1959 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 32 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 3.49 | -36.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.069 | 0.067 | 0.069 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | PIT | NL | 20 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | STL | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | PIT | NL | 35 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | PIT | NL | 20 | 2 | 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 | 91 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | PIT | P | 20 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | PIT | P | 35 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | DET | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | PIT | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 91 |