Dan Smith
Born: 9/15/1975 in Flemington, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-06-08 | Final Game: 2003-06-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Daniel Charles Smith
Biography
Dan Smith, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2003. He made his Major League debut during a time when the game was witnessing a significant offensive surge, often attributed to the so-called "steroid era." Smith played the majority of his career in a competitive environment that challenged pitchers with increasingly powerful hitters.
Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Smith recorded a win-loss record of 7-12 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23. He amassed a total of 142 strikeouts and contributed with 2 saves, showcasing his ability to secure crucial outs in high-pressure situations. Although his career was relatively brief, Smith's role as a pitcher in this dynamic era of baseball allowed him to experience the challenges and triumphs of competing at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 87 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 177.3 | 182 | 103 | 29 | 81 | 142 | 5.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 4 | 9 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.7 | 104 | 60 | 39 | 72 | 6.02 | - |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8.10 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46.7 | 34 | 18 | 21 | 34 | 3.47 | - |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 42 | 22 | 18 | 35 | 5.26 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.069 | 0.156 | 0.069 | 0.225 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | WSN | NL | 20 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | WSN | NL | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 32 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 87 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MON | P | 20 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MON | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | MON | P | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 87 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MON | NL | $310,000 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $305,000 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $815,000 | ||