George Smith
Born: 10/27/1901 in Louisville, KY, USA
Died: 5/26/1981 in Richmond, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-21 | Final Game: 1930-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Selby Smith
Biography
George Smith was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 until 1930. Born in 1901, Smith made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as teams began to embrace more strategic approaches to pitching and batting. Over his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28. Smith was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 135 strikeouts and contributing to his teams with 3 saves.
Smith's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1920s, a time when pitchers were adapting to the changing offensive landscape characterized by the rise of power hitters. Though his statistical achievements may not place him among the game's elite, his contributions on the mound during his playing years demonstrated the grit and determination of many pitchers of his era. Smith's career spanned just a few seasons, yet he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the spirit of competition during a dynamic time for the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 132 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 330.7 | 354 | 194 | 17 | 218 | 135 | 5.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 55 | 34 | 33 | 15 | 6.95 | -1759.5 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 4 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 62 | 31 | 50 | 32 | 3.91 | -1518.2 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 106.0 | 103 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 4.42 | 931.2 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 3 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 42 | 23 | 36 | 13 | 5.80 | -1213.1 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 92 | 54 | 49 | 21 | 6.60 | -2604.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 87 | 14 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0.264 | 0.297 | 0.379 | 0.676 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | DET | AL | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 29 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.368 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 39 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 14 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.417 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 29 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 132 | 0 | 25 | 60 | 11 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | DET | P | 23 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1927 | DET | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1928 | DET | P | 39 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| 1930 | BOS | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 132 |