Chris Smith
Born: 7/18/1957 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-05-14 | Final Game: 1983-10-02
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Christopher William Smith
Biography
Chris Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1957 who played as a position player from 1981 to 1983. Throughout his career, he participated in 31 games, where he showcased a solid batting average of .289. Smith recorded 22 hits, including one home run, and accumulated 11 RBIs. Despite the challenges of competing at the major league level during this time, he demonstrated his ability to contribute offensively, although he did not register any stolen bases.
Smith's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, he made a notable impact in the games he played, exemplifying the dedication and skill required to compete in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. His contributions, albeit limited in scope, reflected the grit and determination of players striving to leave their mark in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 76 | 13 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.289 | 0.360 | 0.434 | 0.795 | 289.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 22 | 67 | 13 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0.328 | 289.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 14 | 113 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MON | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SFN | 1B | 15 | 14 | 113 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 1983 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SFN | OF | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1976, 1977, 1978 |