Keith Smith
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1985)
Keith Smith was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985 for the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. In 6 career games, he hit .000.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-04-12
- Last Game
- 1985-10-05
Full name: Patrick Keith Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .200 | .000 | .200 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .200 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 71.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NYA | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYA | AL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-05 | NYY | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-30 | NYY | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-21 | NYY | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-16 | NYY | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-04-15 | NYY | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-04-12 | NYY | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 5 |
Keith Smith: the record in brief
The profile opens with Keith Smith's first major league game on April 12, 1984; the last one listed came on October 5, 1985. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Yankees. Smith played primarily as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 20, 1961, in Los Angeles, CA, USA and a listed size of 175 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Keith Smith was the playing name; the full given name is Patrick Keith.
Across 6 games at the plate, Smith's career line reads 0 hits in 4 at bats for a .000 average. Over the seasons Smith played, league hitters batted .258; the .000 career figure is 100.0% below that.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keith Smith
- What years did Keith Smith play?
- Keith Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985.
- Was Keith Smith a pitcher?
- No. Keith Smith was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Keith Smith hit?
- Keith Smith hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Keith Smith play for?
- Keith Smith played for one team, the New York Yankees (1984–1985).
- What were Keith Smith's career stats?
- In 6 games, Keith Smith had 1 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Keith Smith play?
- Keith Smith played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Keith Smith and how much did he weigh?
- Keith Smith was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Keith Smith's career batting average?
- Keith Smith batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Keith Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Keith Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.