Jim Smith, baseball player, 1982-1982

Jim Smith

Born: 9/8/1954 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-12 | Final Game: 1982-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Lorne Smith

Biography

Jim Smith, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1982. Primarily serving as a position player, Smith's time on the diamond was characterized by his contributions during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. Over the course of his career, Smith appeared in 42 games, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 4 runs, culminating in a batting average of .238. Despite not hitting any home runs and not registering any stolen bases, his ability to compete at the major league level showcased his dedication and skill as a player. While Smith's career may not have been lengthy or filled with standout statistical achievements, he remains a part of the tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during the early 1980s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
3.0 3.0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 0.333 0.667 1.000

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 42 5 10 2 1 0 4 0 5 7 0.238 0.312 0.333 0.646 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 3 2 1 1
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
SS 29 11 31 47 6 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 1
Shortstop 29

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Long Beach Long Beach CA 1974, 1975, 1976