Pete Smith
Born: 3/19/1940 in Natick, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-13 | Final Game: 1963-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Peter Luke Smith
Biography
Pete Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1940, who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1963. Although his career was brief, spanning only seven games, Smith's journey to the major leagues exemplified the challenges many aspiring players faced during the early 1960s, a time marked by intense competition and the gradual transition in player demographics following the integration of the sport.
Throughout his time in the league, Smith struggled at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite these statistics, his presence in the majors remained significant as it reflected the opportunities afforded to players during this era. While Smith's on-field contributions were limited, his career serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to achieve greatness in a time when the game was evolving rapidly.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 19.64 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3.60 | -433.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 6 | 2 | 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 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | BOS | P | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Hamilton | NY | 1959, 1960, 1961 |