Bull Smith
Born: 8/20/1880 in Plum, WV, USA
Died: 5/1/1928 in Charleston, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-08-30 | Final Game: 1906-04-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Lewis Oscar Smith
Biography
Bull Smith, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player who graced the fields during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1904 to 1906, a period marked by the transition into the modern era of baseball, where the game began to see a shift in playing styles and strategies. Primarily known as a position player, Smithโs contributions to the teams he played for were modest, as he appeared in only 15 games over his brief career.
Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Smith recorded 6 hits and 1 RBI, resulting in a batting average of .14. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his presence on the roster reflected the depth and diversity of talent that characterized the sport during this burgeoning time. Although his statistical output was limited, players like Bull Smith were crucial in shaping the early narrative of baseball as a professional sport, contributing to the rich tapestry of the game's history. Smith's career serves as a reminder of the many individuals who participated in the sport's development, even if they did not achieve the same level of fame as some of their contemporaries.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 43 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.140 | 0.159 | 0.186 | 0.345 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 13 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 13 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PIT | OF | 13 | 13 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903 |