Carson Smith
Born: 10/19/1989 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-09-01 | Final Game: 2018-05-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Carson Donald Smith
Biography
Carson Smith was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2018. Born in 1989, Smith made his mark in Major League Baseball with a notable ability to control the game from the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-6 and achieved an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.21, showcasing his effectiveness as a reliever. Smith recorded 129 strikeouts and notched 14 saves, reflecting his capability to close games and contribute significantly to his teams' successes.
Smith's playing style was characterized by a powerful arm and exceptional command, which allowed him to thrive during a time when bullpens were becoming increasingly pivotal in the game. His tenure in the league coincided with an era that emphasized high strikeout rates and specialized relief pitching, making his contributions particularly valuable. While his career was relatively brief, Smithโs impact was felt by his teammates and fans alike, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the landscape of contemporary baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 102.0 | 74 | 25 | 4 | 34 | 129 | 2.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 2 | 5 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 70.0 | 49 | 18 | 22 | 92 | 2.31 | 3270.2 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1.35 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 3.77 | 154.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | BOS | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS2 | BOS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS2 | BOS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 108 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SEA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | P | 70 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BOS | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 108 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BOS | AL | $529,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $529,000 | ||