Dick Smith
Born: 5/17/1939 in Lebanon, OR, USA
Died: 2/19/2012 in Medford, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-07-20 | Final Game: 1965-05-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Richard Arthur Smith
Biography
Dick Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1939 who played in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1965. A versatile position player, Smith's career spanned the early years of the 1960s, a time marked by the rise of pitching dominance and the transition away from the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he participated in 76 games, where he recorded 31 hits and achieved a batting average of .218. While he did not hit any home runs, Smith contributed to his teams with 7 RBIs and displayed notable speed on the base paths, amassing 9 stolen bases.
Despite a relatively brief career, Smith's role as a position player allowed him to showcase his skills during a competitive period in baseball history. His playing style was characterized by agility and speed, factors that contributed to his stolen base totals. Although he may not have achieved widespread fame, Smith remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to their teams in less spotlighted roles during the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 142 | 18 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 0.218 | 0.260 | 0.289 | 0.549 | -323.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 20 | 42 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | NYN | NL | 46 | 94 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 0.223 | -323.9 |
| 1965 | LAD | NL | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 20 | 17 | 154 | 11 | 2 | 11 |
| OF | 32 | 13 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | NYN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | NYN | OF | 10 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | NYN | 1B | 18 | 16 | 143 | 11 | 2 | 11 |
| 1964 | NYN | OF | 13 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | LAN | OF | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 2 |