Milt Smith
Born: 3/27/1929 in Columbus, GA, USA
Died: 4/11/1997 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1955-07-21 | Final Game: 1955-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Milton Smith
Biography
Milt Smith, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned parts of the 1955 season. Smith played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 36 games. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 20 hits, including three home runs and eight runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .196. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with two stolen bases.
Smith's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the post-World War II expansion of the league and the increasing integration of the game. Although his time on the field was limited, Smith's contributions to his teams reflected the gritty determination and hustle that were emblematic of players of his era. Despite the brevity of his Major League career, Milt Smith remains a part of baseball history, representing the many athletes who aspired to reach the highest level of the sport.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 | 42.0 | 5.0 | 15.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.357 | 0.413 | 0.524 | 0.937 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 43.0 | 39.0 | 5.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.333 | 0.381 | 0.513 | 0.894 |
| 1951 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.667 | 0.750 | 0.667 | 1.417 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 102 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 24 | 0.196 | 0.293 | 0.333 | 0.626 | -233.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 36 | 102 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 24 | 0.196 | -233.1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 28 | 25 | 21 | 54 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | CIN | 2B | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955 | CIN | 3B | 28 | 25 | 21 | 54 | 7 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 28 |