Ernie Smith

Ernie Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1899, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1930 to 1930. As a position player, Smith appeared in 24 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he demonstrated consistent, if modest, offensive contributions. He recorded 19 hits, resulting in a batting average of .241, and he added three runs batted in along with two stolen bases to his career totals. Notably, Smith did not hit any home runs throughout his playing tenure. Smith's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to move away from the deadball era and embrace a more dynamic style of play. Despite his relatively short time in the league, Smith's contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 20th century. He remains a part of baseball history, emblematic of the many players whose careers were often short-lived yet vital to the tapestry of the game’s development. Smith passed away on May 22, 1930, shortly after his playing days concluded, leaving behind a legacy marked by his participation in the great American pastime.