Paul Smith
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916)
Paul Smith was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1916 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 10 career games, he hit .227 with 10 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/3/1958 in Decatur, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-09-19
- Last Game
- 1916-10-01
Full name: Paul Stoner Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | .227 | .244 | .273 | .517 | 0 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career OPS .517 vs. league average .641 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 10 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 44 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 40 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-01 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-30 | CIN | PIT | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-30 | CIN | PIT | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1916-09-26 | CIN | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-23 | CIN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916-09-23 | CIN | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-22 | CIN | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-09-21 | CIN | BSN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1916-09-20 | CIN | BSN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-19 | CIN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | Decatur | IL | 1908, 1909, 1910 |
Paul Smith: the record in brief
September 19, 1916 and October 1, 1916 bracket Paul Smith's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds in 1916. The bio lists Smith as a left fielder who hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. Smith was born on May 7, 1888, in Mount Zion, IL, USA. Smith died on July 3, 1958, in Decatur, IL, USA. Paul Smith was the playing name; the full given name is Paul Stoner.
The batting record for Smith: 10 games, 10 hits in 44 at bats, and a .227 average, plus 1 RBI. Smith's career OPS of .517 combines a .244 on-base mark with .273 slugging. Over the seasons Smith played, league hitters batted .249; the .227 career figure is 8.6% below that. Only one season appears, 1916 for the Cincinnati Reds, when Smith played 10 games and went 10 for 44.
Smith appears at one position only: left field, in 10 games. The fielding table credits Smith with 13 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors in the outfield.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Smith
- Was Paul Smith a pitcher?
- No. Paul Smith was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Paul Smith hit?
- Paul Smith hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Paul Smith's career batting average?
- Paul Smith batted .227 over his career, with 10 hits in 44 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Smith have?
- Paul Smith drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Paul Smith play for?
- Paul Smith played for the Cincinnati Reds.