Bob Smith
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2002)
Bob Smith was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002 for the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 5 seasons. In 258 career games, he hit .232 with 192 hits, 21 home runs, and 107 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-03-31
- Last Game
- 2002-05-06
Full name: Robert Eugene Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 826 | 88 | 192 | 29 | 4 | 21 | 107 | 11 | 70 | 268 | .232 | .297 | .354 | .650 | -1,933 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .765 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TBA | AL | 117 | 370 | 44 | 102 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 55 | 5 | 34 | 110 | .276 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (+2%) | .420 (avg) | .755 (+1%) | 106.5 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | 68 | 199 | 18 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 16 | 64 | .181 | .271 (-33%) | .344 (-29%) | .433 (-41%) | .778 (-36%) | -1221.7 |
| 2000 | TBA | AL | 49 | 175 | 21 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 2 | 14 | 59 | .234 | .270 (-13%) | .344 (-15%) | .437 (-12%) | .782 (-14%) | -424.4 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 6 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 18 | 63 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 25 | .175 | .261 (-33%) | .331 (-36%) | .416 (-39%) | .747 (-38%) | -393.6 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 258 | 826 | 88 | 192 | 29 | 4 | 21 | 107 | 11 | 70 | 268 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -1,933 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (258 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 145 | 436 | 51 | 99 | 8 | 51 | .227 |
| Away | 113 | 390 | 37 | 93 | 13 | 56 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-06 | TBR | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-04-29 | TBR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-04-24 | TBR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-04-21 | TBR | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-04-20 | TBR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-04-19 | TBR | BAL | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002-04-18 | TBR | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-04-17 | TBR | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-04-14 | TBR | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002-04-13 | TBR | TOR | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 3 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2B | 70 | 68 | 129 | 206 | 11 | 39 |
| 3B | 171 | 136 | 104 | 290 | 22 | 27 |
| OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 7 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | TBA | 2B | 6 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | TBA | 3B | 97 | 81 | 71 | 164 | 9 | 11 |
| 1998 | TBA | SS | 7 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | TBA | 2B | 13 | 12 | 22 | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | TBA | 3B | 59 | 43 | 26 | 100 | 9 | 13 |
| 2000 | TBA | 2B | 45 | 45 | 84 | 144 | 7 | 26 |
| 2000 | TBA | 3B | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | TBA | 2B | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | TBA | 1B | 6 | 3 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | TBA | 3B | 10 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | TBA | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 70 |
| Third Base | 171 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $255,000 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | $255,000 |
| 2000 | TBA | AL | $237,500 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $235,000 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,152,500 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Smith
- What years did Bob Smith play?
- Bob Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002.
- Was Bob Smith a pitcher?
- No. Bob Smith was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bob Smith hit?
- Bob Smith hit 21 career home runs with 192 hits.
- What was Bob Smith's career batting average?
- Bob Smith batted .232 over his career, with 192 hits in 826 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Smith have?
- Bob Smith drove in 107 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.