George Smith

Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1897-1903)

George Smith was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1903 for 4 teams, including the Louisville Colonels, a span of 7 seasons. In 313 career games, he hit .237 with 268 hits, 3 home runs, and 92 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

AVG .237
HR 3
RBI 92
H 268
OPS .570
PIV -2,684
Position
Second Baseman
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'9" / 160 lb
Born
10/24/1871 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died
6/25/1939 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut
1897-09-01
Last Game
1903-08-16

Full name: George Henry Smith

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Career Batting Statistics

George Smith — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
313 1,132 119 268 42 7 3 92 54 51 131 .237 .276 .294 .570 -2,684

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS .570 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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George Smith — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1897 LS3 NL 21 76 7 20 3 0 1 7 1 3 9 .263 .291 (-10%) .354 (-15%) .387 (-12%) .741 (-13%) -173.4
1898 LS3 NL 35 121 14 23 4 0 0 13 6 6 12 .190 .270 (-30%) .333 (-26%) .347 (-36%) .680 (-31%) -569.1
1899 PIT NL 15 53 9 15 3 1 0 12 2 5 5 .283 .282 (avg) .343 (avg) .366 (+3%) .710 (+2%) 9.4
1901 NY1 NL 9 29 5 6 2 1 1 4 1 1 3 .207 — — — — 0.0
1902 NY1 NL 140 517 48 129 19 2 0 34 32 17 55 .250 .266 (-6%) .321 (-14%) .343 (-14%) .665 (-14%) -1133.1
1903 DET AL 93 336 36 75 11 3 1 22 12 19 47 .223 .261 (-15%) .316 (-14%) .345 (-18%) .662 (-16%) -817.5
Career · 6 seasons 313 1,132 119 268 42 7 3 92 54 51 131 .237 — — — — -2,684

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.

Career Pitching Statistics

George Smith — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.1 24 12 0 5 5 8.10 -163.1

Career ERA 8.10 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 132.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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George Smith — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1901 NY1 NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.1 24 12 5 5 8.10 3.49 (-132%) -163.1
Career · 1 season 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.1 24 12 5 5 8.10 — -163

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

George Smith — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home13447951114138.238
Away15857861134151.232

Pitching — Home / Away

George Smith — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Away213.12412558.10

Last 10 Games — Batting

George Smith — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1903-08-16 DETNYYW 523100200
1903-08-15 DETBOSL 401010101
1903-08-14 DETBOSL 400000000
1903-08-13 DETBOSL 400000001
1903-08-13 DETBOSW 311000110
1903-08-08 DETCLEW 412000000
1903-08-07 DETCLEW 400000102
1903-08-06 DETCLEW 403200001
1903-08-05 DETCLEL 401000001
1903-08-04 DETCLEW 400000001

Last 2 Games — Pitching

George Smith — Last 2 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1901-09-30 NY1STL L 8.0211211340
1901-09-24 NY1PIT — 5.1311210

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

George Smith — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 309 0 721 881 112 108
P 2 0 0 2 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

George Smith — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 LS3 2B 21 0 46 57 8 8
1898 LS3 2B 33 0 74 87 16 8
1899 PIT 2B 15 0 34 46 14 3
1899 PIT SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1901 NY1 2B 7 0 13 18 1 0
1901 NY1 P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1902 NY1 2B 140 0 354 406 37 59
1903 DET 2B 93 0 200 267 36 30

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

George Smith — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 2
Second Base 309
Shortstop 1

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

George Smith (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Onix Concepcion
    .239 avg, 3 HR
  2. 96
    George Scharein
    .240 avg, 2 HR
  3. 81
    Chico Ruiz
    .240 avg, 2 HR
  4. 77
    Anthony Cooper
    .238 avg, 6 HR
  5. 72
    Grady Orange
    .235 avg, 8 HR
  6. 71
    Blondy Ryan
    .239 avg, 8 HR

George Smith: the record in brief

According to the bio, George Smith debuted on September 1, 1897 and played a final game on August 16, 1903. By club, Smith's seasons break down as the Louisville Colonels (1897 through 1898), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899), the New York Giants (1901 through 1902), and the Detroit Tigers (1903). Smith played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Born on October 24, 1871, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Smith was listed at 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds. Smith's death is recorded on June 25, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, USA. George Smith was the playing name; the full given name is George Henry.

Across 313 games at the plate, Smith's career line reads 268 hits in 1,132 at bats for a .237 average, along with 3 home runs, 92 runs batted in, and 54 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .276 clip and slugging .294, Smith finished with a .570 OPS. The league as a whole hit .273 across Smith's seasons, which puts the .237 career mark 13.4% below average.

Frequently Asked Questions about George Smith

What years did George Smith play?
George Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1903.
Was George Smith a pitcher?
No. George Smith was a position player (Second Baseman), though he did pitch in 2 career games.
How many home runs did George Smith hit?
George Smith hit 3 career home runs with 268 hits.
What was George Smith's career batting average?
George Smith batted .237 over his career, with 268 hits in 1,132 at bats.
How many RBI did George Smith have?
George Smith drove in 92 runs in his career.
What was George Smith's career ERA?
George Smith finished with a 8.10 career ERA, going 0-1 with 5 strikeouts.