Fred Smith
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1917)
Fred Smith was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1917 for 4 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 438 career games, he hit .226 with 321 hits, 8 home runs, and 158 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/28/1961 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-04-17
- Last Game
- 1917-07-04
Full name: Fred Vincent Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 1,422 | 143 | 321 | 39 | 25 | 8 | 158 | 58 | 133 | 219 | .226 | .296 | .305 | .601 | -1,795 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .655 across their career seasons — 8.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 92 | 285 | 35 | 65 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 29 | 55 | .228 | .259 (-12%) | .325 (-7%) | .345 (-19%) | .670 (-13%) | -531.4 |
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 145 | 473 | 48 | 104 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 45 | 24 | 49 | 78 | .220 | .255 (-14%) | .322 (-8%) | .339 (-11%) | .661 (-10%) | -676.4 |
| 1915 | BUF | FL | 35 | 114 | 8 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 15 | .237 | .250 (-5%) | .318 (+1%) | .332 (-2%) | .651 (-1%) | -12.8 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 110 | 385 | 41 | 95 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 58 | 21 | 25 | 49 | .247 | .250 (-2%) | .318 (-7%) | .332 (+8%) | .651 (+1%) | -12.8 |
| 1917 | SLN | NL | 56 | 165 | 11 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 22 | .182 | .248 (-27%) | .312 (-16%) | .323 (-31%) | .635 (-23%) | -524.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 438 | 1,422 | 143 | 321 | 39 | 25 | 8 | 158 | 58 | 133 | 219 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -1,758 | ||
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 (441 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 219 | 681 | 80 | 155 | 4 | 73 | .228 |
| Away | 222 | 744 | 65 | 165 | 4 | 83 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-04 | STL | PIT | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-30 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-06-29 | STL | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-27 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-24 | STL | CIN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-20 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1917-06-16 | STL | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-15 | STL | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-14 | STL | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-06-12 | STL | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 16 | 38 | 6 | 3 |
| 3B | 253 | 0 | 317 | 466 | 57 | 28 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 157 | 0 | 346 | 460 | 71 | 52 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | 2B | 14 | 0 | 16 | 36 | 6 | 3 |
| 1913 | BSN | 3B | 59 | 0 | 64 | 85 | 13 | 4 |
| 1913 | BSN | OF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | BSN | SS | 11 | 0 | 21 | 29 | 8 | 4 |
| 1914 | BUF | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BUF | 3B | 127 | 0 | 170 | 229 | 30 | 14 |
| 1914 | BUF | SS | 19 | 0 | 44 | 53 | 6 | 9 |
| 1915 | BUF | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | BUF | SS | 32 | 0 | 77 | 96 | 15 | 14 |
| 1915 | BRF | 3B | 15 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 5 | 5 |
| 1915 | BRF | SS | 94 | 0 | 203 | 281 | 42 | 24 |
| 1917 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | SLN | 3B | 51 | 0 | 62 | 110 | 9 | 5 |
| 1917 | SLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 254 |
| Shortstop | 159 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
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Fred Smith (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Fred Smith: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fred Smith debuted on April 17, 1913 and played a final game on July 4, 1917. The team column moves through the Boston Braves (1913), the Buffalo Buffeds (1914), the Buffalo Blues (1915), the Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1915), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1917). Smith played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 29, 1891, in Cleveland, OH, USA, Smith was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. Smith's death is recorded on May 28, 1961, in Cleveland, OH, USA. The given name on file is Fred Vincent Smith.
In 438 games and 1,422 at bats, Smith batted .226 with 321 hits; the totals also include 8 home runs, 158 runs batted in, and 58 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .296 and .305 give Smith a career OPS of .601. Over the seasons Smith played, league hitters batted .253; the .226 career figure is 10.9% below that. In OPS terms, Smith's .601 stands 8.2% below the league's .655. The hits column peaks at 104, in 1914. 1914 brought a season-best 24 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Smith
- What years did Fred Smith play?
- Fred Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1917.
- Was Fred Smith a pitcher?
- No. Fred Smith was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Smith hit?
- Fred Smith hit 8 career home runs with 321 hits.
- What was Fred Smith's career batting average?
- Fred Smith batted .226 over his career, with 321 hits in 1,422 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Smith have?
- Fred Smith drove in 158 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.