Bryn Smith
Born: 8/11/1955 in Marietta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-08 | Final Game: 1993-06-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Bryn Nelson Smith
Biography
Bryn Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1993. Born in 1955, Smith established himself as a reliable starting pitcher known for his consistency and competitive spirit. Over his 12-year career, he compiled a record of 108 wins and 94 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.53. Smith was particularly adept at striking out batters, finishing his career with 1,028 strikeouts, while also contributing six saves throughout his tenure.
Smith's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, bridging the end of the post-expansion period and the dawn of a new offensive era. He played for several teams, including the Montreal Expos and the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was known for his ability to keep games close and his composure under pressure. His contributions were vital in numerous games, especially in critical late-season matchups, marking him as a noteworthy figure in baseball during the 1980s and early 1990s. After retiring, Smith's legacy as a solid pitcher with a knack for performance in clutch situations has remained a point of reference for aspiring pitchers in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 94 | 365 | 255 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 1791.3 | 1725 | 702 | 140 | 432 | 1028 | 3.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2.77 | - |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 2 | 4 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 79.3 | 81 | 37 | 23 | 50 | 4.20 | - |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 6 | 11 | 49 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 155.3 | 142 | 43 | 43 | 101 | 2.49 | - |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 12 | 13 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 179.0 | 178 | 66 | 51 | 101 | 3.32 | - |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 18 | 5 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 222.3 | 193 | 72 | 41 | 127 | 2.91 | - |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 10 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 187.3 | 182 | 82 | 63 | 105 | 3.94 | - |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 10 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.3 | 164 | 73 | 31 | 94 | 4.37 | - |
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 12 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 198.0 | 179 | 66 | 32 | 122 | 3.00 | - |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 10 | 11 | 33 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 215.7 | 177 | 68 | 54 | 129 | 2.84 | - |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 9 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141.3 | 160 | 67 | 30 | 78 | 4.27 | - |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 12 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 198.7 | 188 | 85 | 45 | 94 | 3.85 | - |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 4.64 | - |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 2 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 47 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8.49 | -360.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 496 | 34 | 76 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 29 | 140 | 0.153 | 0.199 | 0.196 | 0.394 | -2727.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 47 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 49 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 28 | 53 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0.132 | -384.6 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 32 | 72 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.194 | -399.0 |
| 1986 | WSN | NL | 30 | 58 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.138 | -434.7 |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 26 | 44 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 32 | 55 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.109 | -550.7 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 33 | 62 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 0.065 | -656.8 |
| 1990 | STL | NL | 26 | 39 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 31 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.246 | -301.7 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 365 | 255 | 132 | 279 | 19 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MON | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | MON | P | 47 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | MON | P | 49 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | MON | P | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 1985 | MON | P | 32 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 5 | 2 |
| 1986 | MON | P | 30 | 30 | 11 | 44 | 2 | 5 |
| 1987 | MON | P | 26 | 26 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | MON | P | 32 | 32 | 7 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | MON | P | 33 | 32 | 16 | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 | SLN | P | 26 | 25 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | SLN | P | 31 | 31 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | SLN | P | 13 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | P | 11 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 365 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | COL | NL | $250,000 |
| 1992 | SLN | NL | $2,233,334 |
| 1991 | SLN | NL | $2,133,333 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $1,566,667 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $550,000 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | $525,000 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | $466,719 |
| 1986 | MON | NL | $700,000 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | $290,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,715,053 | ||