Elmer Smith
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1925)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 8/3/1984 in Columbia, KY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-09-20
- Last Game
- 1925-09-27
Full name: Elmer John Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,012 | 3,195 | 469 | 881 | 181 | 62 | 70 | 541 | 54 | 319 | 359 | .276 | .344 | .437 | .781 | 7,452 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .344 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .437 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +20.2% above league average.
Career OPS .781 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 13 | 53 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .321 | .255 (+26%) | .322 (+7%) | .339 (+11%) | .661 (+9%) | 63.2 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 144 | 476 | 37 | 118 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 67 | 10 | 36 | 75 | .248 | .250 (-1%) | .318 (-6%) | .332 (+10%) | .651 (+2%) | 8.6 |
| 1916 | CLE | AL | 79 | 213 | 25 | 59 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 3 | 18 | 35 | .277 | .248 (+11%) | .314 (+7%) | .326 (+28%) | .640 (+18%) | 574.1 |
| 1916 | WS1 | AL | 45 | 168 | 12 | 36 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 18 | 28 | .214 | .248 (-14%) | .314 (-5%) | .326 (+6%) | .640 (avg) | 574.1 |
| 1917 | WS1 | AL | 35 | 117 | 8 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 14 | .222 | .248 (-11%) | .312 (-17%) | .323 (-5%) | .635 (-11%) | -217.5 |
| 1917 | CLE | AL | 64 | 161 | 21 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 6 | 13 | 18 | .261 | .248 (+5%) | .312 (+1%) | .323 (+11%) | .635 (+6%) | -217.5 |
| 1919 | CLE | AL | 114 | 395 | 60 | 110 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 54 | 15 | 41 | 30 | .278 | .262 (+6%) | .322 (+10%) | .347 (+26%) | .670 (+18%) | 1317.6 |
| 1920 | CLE | AL | 129 | 456 | 82 | 144 | 37 | 10 | 12 | 103 | 5 | 53 | 35 | .316 | .271 (+16%) | .331 (+18%) | .363 (+43%) | .694 (+31%) | 2679.8 |
| 1921 | CLE | AL | 129 | 431 | 98 | 125 | 28 | 9 | 16 | 85 | 0 | 56 | 46 | .290 | .286 (+1%) | .344 (+9%) | .395 (+29%) | .739 (+19%) | 1678.2 |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 73 | 231 | 43 | 66 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 21 | .286 | .285 (avg) | .345 (+3%) | .397 (+19%) | .743 (+12%) | 466.5 |
| 1922 | NYA | AL | 21 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 466.5 |
| 1923 | NYA | AL | 70 | 183 | 30 | 56 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 3 | 21 | 21 | .306 | .282 (+8%) | .344 (+10%) | .390 (+22%) | .734 (+16%) | 555.1 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 96 | 284 | 47 | 77 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 46 | 6 | 28 | 20 | .271 | .288 (-6%) | .349 (-3%) | .407 (+11%) | .756 (+4%) | 181.4 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,012 | 3,195 | 469 | 881 | 181 | 62 | 70 | 541 | 54 | 319 | 359 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 8,130 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1014 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 505 | 1544 | 224 | 440 | 29 | 291 | .285 |
| Away | 509 | 1656 | 243 | 440 | 41 | 263 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-09-27 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925-09-26 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-25 | CIN | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-23 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-18 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925-09-15 | CIN | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-10 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-09-07 | CIN | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-06 | CIN | STL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-09-05 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 870 | 0 | 1429 | 95 | 69 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CLE | OF | 13 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CLE | OF | 123 | 0 | 202 | 15 | 18 | 4 |
| 1916 | CLE | OF | 57 | 0 | 77 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 1916 | WS1 | OF | 45 | 0 | 75 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1917 | WS1 | OF | 29 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 1917 | CLE | OF | 40 | 0 | 64 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1919 | CLE | OF | 111 | 0 | 167 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| 1920 | CLE | OF | 129 | 0 | 217 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 1921 | CLE | OF | 127 | 0 | 183 | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| 1922 | BOS | OF | 58 | 0 | 117 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 1922 | NYA | OF | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1923 | NYA | OF | 47 | 0 | 86 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 1925 | CIN | OF | 80 | 0 | 139 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 119 |
| Center Field | 25 |
| Right Field | 727 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Elmer Smith (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elmer Smith
- What years did Elmer Smith play?
- Elmer Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1925.
- Was Elmer Smith a pitcher?
- No. Elmer Smith was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Elmer Smith hit?
- Elmer Smith hit 70 career home runs with 881 hits.