Bob Smith
Born: 5/13/1928 in Clarence, MO, USA
Died: 6/23/2003 in Clarence, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-04-22 | Final Game: 1959-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Robert Walkup Smith
Biography
Bob Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1958 until his retirement in 1959. Born in 1928, Smith made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning into a new era characterized by increased competition and evolving pitching styles. Over the course of his brief career, he achieved a record of 4 wins and 4 losses, finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 60 strikeouts during his time on the mound.
Though his career was short-lived, Smith contributed to the teams he played for with his solid pitching skills. He did not register any saves, but his presence on the roster during the late 1950s reflected the depth of talent available to teams in that competitive era of baseball. As a pitcher, Smith represented a generation of players who navigated the transition from the traditional styles of play to the more dynamic tactics that would define the sport in the subsequent decades. His story remains a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 30 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 96.7 | 97 | 51 | 6 | 59 | 60 | 4.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 61 | 28 | 45 | 43 | 3.78 | -219.6 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 81.00 | - |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 31 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 5.22 | 299.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.080 | 0.148 | 0.080 | 0.228 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BOS | AL | 17 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 30 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | BOS | P | 17 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | CLE | P | 12 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1948, 1949, 1950 |