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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 1.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 42 | 42 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | PIT | SS | 29 | 11 | 31 | 47 | 6 | 9 |
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 |