Greg Smith
Born: 12/22/1983 in Alexandria, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-04-09 | Final Game: 2010-05-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Gregory Thomas Smith
Biography
Greg Smith, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2010. Making his Major League Baseball debut in 2008, Smith showcased his skills as a left-handed pitcher primarily with the Oakland Athletics and later with the Colorado Rockies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. Known for his ability to strike out hitters, he recorded a total of 142 strikeouts during his time in the league, although he did not secure any saves.
Smith's playing era coincided with a transitional period in baseball, marked by a heightened focus on pitching and the emergence of analytical approaches to player evaluation. Despite facing challenges in securing consistent victories, his contributions on the mound were appreciated by fans and teammates alike. Though his career was relatively brief, Smith's journey through Major League Baseball highlighted the determination and skill required to compete at the highest level of the sport. After retiring in 2010, he left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 229.3 | 218 | 115 | 29 | 111 | 142 | 4.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 7 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 190.3 | 169 | 88 | 87 | 111 | 4.16 | -2446.3 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 49 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 6.23 | -1964.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.467 | 0.800 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 10 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 40 | 40 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | P | 32 | 32 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | COL | P | 8 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | COL | NL | $406,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $406,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 2003, 2004, 2005 |