Leo Smith, baseball player, 1890-1890

Leo Smith

Born: 5/13/1859 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 8/30/1935 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-28 | Final Game: 1890-10-15

Bats: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: Lionel H. Smith

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Biography

Leo Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1859, who made his mark in the sport during the late 19th century. His career spanned from August 28, 1890, to October 15, 1890, a brief yet noteworthy period in the early history of Major League Baseball. As a position player, Smith participated in 35 games, where he recorded 21 hits and drove in 11 runs, culminating in a batting average of .188. While he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the base paths with 1 stolen base. Playing during an era characterized by the transition from the game's formative years to the more organized professional leagues, Smith's contributions came at a time when baseball was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime. Although his playing career was short, his presence on the field was part of the rich tapestry of early baseball, contributing to the evolution of the sport as it gained popularity and structure in the years that followed. Smith's legacy remains a reminder of the players who laid the groundwork for future generations in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 112 11 21 1 3 0 11 1 14 0 0.188 0.283 0.250 0.533 -412.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1890 RC2 AA 35 112 11 21 1 3 0 11 1 14 0 0.188 .260 (-28%) .336 (-16%) .351 (-29%) .687 (-22%) -412.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 35 0 66 115 10 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 RC2 SS 35 0 66 115 10 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 35