Matt Smith
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2007)
Matt Smith was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007 for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 2.55 ERA and 22 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 264.7.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-04-14
- Last Game
- 2007-04-25
Full name: Matthew Joel Smith
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0.00 | 4.53 (+100%) | 264.7 |
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 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 · 3 seasons | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 11 | 7 | 23 | 22 | 2.55 | — | 265 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | 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 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 10.2 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 5.06 |
| Away | 19 | 14.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 0.64 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-25 | PHI | WAS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-22 | PHI | CIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-04-20 | PHI | CIN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-18 | PHI | WAS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-17 | PHI | NYN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-09 | PHI | NYN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-08 | PHI | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-04 | PHI | ATL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-04-02 | PHI | ATL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-30 | PHI | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Salary History
Matt Smith's recorded salaries total $380,000 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Smith's career ran from 2006 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $380,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Matt Smith: the record in brief
Matt Smith's major league career runs from a debut on April 14, 2006 to a final game on April 25, 2007. Smith played for the New York Yankees (2006) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2006 through 2007). Smith is listed as a pitcher at 225 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. The bio says Smith both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is June 15, 1979, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Matt Smith was the playing name; the full given name is Matthew Joel.
Across 35 games (0 starts), Smith recorded 0 wins against 1 loss with a 2.55 ERA. Also on Smith's record: 22 strikeouts. The leagues Smith pitched in allowed 4.50 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 43.2% better than average. In 2006, one of the busiest seasons, Smith posted a 0.00 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.53. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 264.7 for Smith's career.
Every defensive appearance on record for Smith, 35 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 2 putouts and 4 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Smith
- What years did Matt Smith play?
- Matt Smith played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007.
- Was Matt Smith a pitcher?
- Yes. Matt Smith pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 22 strikeouts.
- What teams did Matt Smith play for?
- Matt Smith played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2006) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2006–2007).
- What were Matt Smith's career stats?
- In 35 games, Matt Smith went 0-1 with a 2.55 ERA, 22 strikeouts, and 24.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Matt Smith earn in his career?
- Matt Smith's recorded salaries total $380,000 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Smith's career ran from 2006 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Matt Smith's salary?
- Matt Smith's recorded salary was $380,000 in 2007.
- What position did Matt Smith play?
- Matt Smith played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matt Smith and how much did he weigh?
- Matt Smith was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Matt Smith's career ERA?
- Matt Smith finished with a 2.55 career ERA, going 0-1 with 22 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Matt Smith have?
- Matt Smith recorded 22 career strikeouts.
- Is Matt Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matt Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.