Red Smith
Born: 5/18/1904 in Brokaw, WI, USA
Died: 5/8/1978 in Sylvania, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-05-31 | Final Game: 1927-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Richard Paul Smith
Biography
Red Smith, born in 1904, was a professional baseball player who played during a time of great change in the sport. His career, while brief, began and concluded on May 31, 1927, when he appeared in a single game as a position player. Despite the promise that often accompanies young athletes entering the major leagues, Smith's statistical record reflects that he did not achieve any hits, home runs, or RBIs during his time on the field, finishing with a batting average of 0.0.
Although Red Smith's career was limited to just one game, his participation in the major leagues places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The late 1920s was an era marked by the emergence of new playing styles and the growing popularity of the sport in America. While he may not have left a significant mark on the field in terms of statistics, Smith's story serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness in the competitive landscape of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NY1 | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1925, 1926, 1927 |