Matt Smith
Born: 6/15/1979 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-04-14 | Final Game: 2007-04-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Matthew Joel Smith
Biography
Matt Smith, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007. Over the course of his brief career, he participated in 35 games. Unfortunately, Smith struggled to make a significant impact at the plate, finishing his tenure with a batting average of .0, recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs, and he did not register any stolen bases.
Despite his limited playing time and statistical output, Smith's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players vying for a spot in the highly competitive environment of MLB. His career, though short-lived, serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who dedicate themselves to the sport, many of whom may not achieve the statistical milestones often celebrated in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 22 | 2.55 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0.00 | - |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 2.08 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 11.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYY | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | PHI | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PHI | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $380,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1998, 1999, 2000 |