Brian Smith
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000)
Brian Smith was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2000 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 10.38 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-11
- Last Game
- 2000-09-15
Full name: Randall Brian Smith
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10.38 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10.38 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9.00 |
| Away | 1 | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-15 | PIT | HOU | — | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-13 | PIT | STL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000-09-11 | PIT | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington | NC | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Brian Smith: the record in brief
Brian Smith's major league career runs from a debut on September 11, 2000 to a final game on September 15, 2000. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The bio lists Smith as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Smith is listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. Smith was born on July 19, 1972, in Salisbury, NC, USA. The given name on file is Randall Brian Smith.
Smith pitched in 3 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 10.38 ERA. Also on Smith's record: 3 strikeouts. The league ERA over Smith's seasons was 4.77, so the 10.38 figure ran 117.7% worse than average. Smith's only pitching season is 2000: 3 games, 3 strikeouts.
Smith's college years, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994, were spent at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Every defensive appearance on record for Smith, 3 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Smith
- Was Brian Smith a pitcher?
- Yes. Brian Smith pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What was Brian Smith's career ERA?
- Brian Smith finished with a 10.38 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brian Smith have?
- Brian Smith recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Brian Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Brian Smith play for?
- Brian Smith played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.