Harry Smith

Harry Smith, born in 1856, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1877 to 1889. Playing primarily as a position player, Smith participated in 35 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 29 hits, achieving a batting average of .22, and contributed 7 runs batted in over the course of his career. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his presence on the field during the early years of professional baseball was notable within the context of the game’s development. Smith’s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, just prior to the rise of the more organized and commercially successful leagues that would follow. This was a period characterized by evolving playing styles and the establishment of foundational rules that would shape the future of the sport. Despite his modest statistical output, Smith's participation in the game contributed to the historical tapestry of baseball as it transitioned from its infancy into a more structured competition. His legacy, while not marked by prolific achievements, reflects the experiences of many players in the formative years of Major League Baseball.