Jimmy Smith
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1922)
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 152 lb
- Died
- 1/1/1974 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-09-26
- Last Game
- 1922-09-03
Full name: James Lawrence Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 1,127 | 119 | 247 | 32 | 15 | 12 | 108 | 18 | 63 | 186 | .219 | .265 | .306 | .571 | -3,085 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career SLG .306 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OPS .571 vs. league average .675 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 95 | 318 | 32 | 69 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 14 | 65 | .217 | .250 (-13%) | .318 (-22%) | .332 (-5%) | .651 (-13%) | -724.5 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 33 | 108 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 23 | .176 | .250 (-30%) | .318 (-19%) | .332 (-30%) | .651 (-25%) | -724.5 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 36 | 96 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 22 | .188 | .248 (-25%) | .314 (-18%) | .326 (-33%) | .640 (-26%) | -340.9 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 36 | 96 | 12 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 18 | .229 | .248 (-8%) | .312 (-6%) | .323 (-7%) | .635 (-6%) | -86.2 |
| 1918 | BSN | NL | 34 | 102 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 13 | .225 | .255 (-12%) | .318 (-20%) | .326 (+11%) | .645 (-4%) | -124.3 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 28 | 40 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 67 | 247 | 31 | 57 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 28 | .231 | .286 (-19%) | .344 (-23%) | .395 (-19%) | .739 (-21%) | -860.1 |
| 1922 | PHI | NL | 38 | 114 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .219 | .285 (-23%) | .345 (-25%) | .397 (-36%) | .743 (-31%) | -570.9 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 370 | 1,127 | 119 | 247 | 32 | 15 | 12 | 108 | 18 | 63 | 186 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -3,431 | ||
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 (372 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 171 | 508 | 51 | 112 | 6 | 55 | .220 |
| Away | 201 | 615 | 67 | 135 | 6 | 53 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-09-03 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-02 | PHI | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-02 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1922-08-27 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-25 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-08-24 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922-08-23 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-08-17 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 123 | 0 | 210 | 357 | 19 | 30 |
| 3B | 18 | 0 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| OF | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| SS | 199 | 0 | 422 | 526 | 94 | 66 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915 | CHF | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHF | SS | 92 | 0 | 187 | 246 | 46 | 28 |
| 1915 | BLF | SS | 33 | 0 | 86 | 87 | 23 | 9 |
| 1916 | PIT | 3B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | SS | 27 | 0 | 51 | 66 | 9 | 6 |
| 1917 | NY1 | 2B | 29 | 0 | 38 | 64 | 3 | 5 |
| 1917 | NY1 | SS | 7 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | BSN | 2B | 10 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | BSN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | BSN | OF | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918 | BSN | SS | 9 | 0 | 28 | 31 | 9 | 5 |
| 1919 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1919 | CIN | 3B | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | SS | 5 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| 1921 | PHI | 2B | 66 | 0 | 125 | 239 | 11 | 19 |
| 1922 | PHI | 2B | 13 | 0 | 24 | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| 1922 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | PHI | SS | 23 | 0 | 43 | 56 | 5 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 120 |
| Third Base | 18 |
| Shortstop | 199 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | PA | 1913, 1914 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jimmy Smith (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Smith
- What years did Jimmy Smith play?
- Jimmy Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1922.
- Was Jimmy Smith a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Smith was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Smith hit?
- Jimmy Smith hit 12 career home runs with 247 hits.