Greg Smith
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1991)
Greg Smith was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991 for the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 3 seasons. In 27 career games, he hit .212 with 11 hits and 7 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-02
- Last Game
- 1991-05-24
Full name: Gregory Alan Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 52 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .212 | .250 | .288 | .538 | 0 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career SLG .288 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.
Career OPS .538 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHN | NL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 18 | 44 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | LAN | NL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 27 | 52 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .212 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (27 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .158 |
| Away | 15 | 33 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .242 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-24 | LAD | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-21 | LAD | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-05-19 | LAD | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-18 | LAD | NYN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-15 | LAD | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-10-03 | CHC | PHI | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-10-02 | CHC | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-10-01 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-26 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-20 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 10 |
| Shortstop | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | LAN | NL | $125,667 |
| Total Career Earnings | $125,667 | ||
Greg Smith: the record in brief
September 2, 1989 and May 24, 1991 bracket Greg Smith's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1989 through 1990) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1991). Smith, born on April 5, 1967, in Baltimore, MD, USA, is listed as a second baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Smith's listed size is 5'11" and 170 pounds. Greg Smith was the playing name; the full given name is Gregory Alan.
Across 27 games at the plate, Smith's career line reads 11 hits in 52 at bats for a .212 average, plus 7 RBI. Smith got on base at a .250 rate and slugged .288 (.538 OPS). Smith's .212 average ran 17.3% below the .256 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .538 to a league .704, 23.5% below average. Smith collected a career-high 9 hits in 1990.
The position table credits Smith with 10 games at second base and also lists 7 at shortstop. At second base, Smith's fielding totals are 14 putouts, 20 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Greg Smith
- What years did Greg Smith play?
- Greg Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1991.
- Was Greg Smith a pitcher?
- No. Greg Smith was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Greg Smith hit?
- Greg Smith hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Greg Smith's career batting average?
- Greg Smith batted .212 over his career, with 11 hits in 52 at bats.
- How many RBI did Greg Smith have?
- Greg Smith drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Greg Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Greg Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.