Brick Smith
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1988)
Brick Smith was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1988 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 2 seasons. In 9 career games, he hit .111 with 2 hits and 1 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-13
- Last Game
- 1988-04-23
Full name: Brick Dudley Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .111 | .200 | .111 | .311 | 0 |
Career AVG .111 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.
Career SLG .111 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.
Career OPS .311 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 56.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .083 |
| Away | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-04-23 | SEA | LAA | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-04-20 | SEA | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-04-19 | SEA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-04-18 | SEA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-04 | SEA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-01 | SEA | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-09-25 | SEA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-09-20 | SEA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-13 | SEA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |
Brick Smith: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 13, 1987 and the final game on April 23, 1988, Brick Smith built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Seattle Mariners, from 1987 through 1988. Smith, born on May 2, 1959, in Charlotte, NC, USA, is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Smith's listed size is 6 feet, 4 inches and 225 pounds. The given name on file is Brick Dudley Smith.
The batting record for Smith: 9 games, 2 hits in 18 at bats, and a .111 average, plus 1 RBI. Smith's .111 average ran 57.0% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .311 to a league .721, 56.9% below average. No season topped the 1 hits of 1987. The best average in the busiest seasons was .125, in 1987.
Before the majors, Smith played college baseball at Wake Forest University (1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981).
The position table credits Smith with 7 games at first base and also lists 1 at designated hitter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brick Smith
- What years did Brick Smith play?
- Brick Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1988.
- Was Brick Smith a pitcher?
- No. Brick Smith was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brick Smith hit?
- Brick Smith hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Brick Smith play for?
- Brick Smith played for one team, the Seattle Mariners (1987–1988).
- What were Brick Smith's career stats?
- In 9 games, Brick Smith had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .111 batting average.
- What position did Brick Smith play?
- Brick Smith played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brick Smith and how much did he weigh?
- Brick Smith was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Brick Smith's career batting average?
- Brick Smith batted .111 over his career, with 2 hits in 18 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brick Smith have?
- Brick Smith drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Brick Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brick Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.