Red Smith
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1927)
Red Smith was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1927 for the New York Giants.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/8/1978 in Sylvania, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1927-05-31
Full name: Richard Paul Smith
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1925, 1926, 1927 |
Red Smith: the record in brief
The bio dates Red Smith's major league debut to May 31, 1927. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Giants, in 1927. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 185 pounds, Smith is listed as a catcher. The bio says Smith both batted and threw right-handed. Smith was born on May 18, 1904, in Brokaw, WI, USA. Smith died on May 8, 1978, in Sylvania, OH, USA. Smith's full given name, per the bio, is Richard Paul Smith.
Every defensive appearance on record for Smith, 1 games, came at catcher.
Smith's college years, 1925, 1926, and 1927, were spent at University of Notre Dame.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Smith
- Was Red Smith a pitcher?
- No. Red Smith was a position player (Catcher).
- What teams did Red Smith play for?
- Red Smith played for one team, the New York Giants (1927).
- What position did Red Smith play?
- Red Smith played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Red Smith and how much did he weigh?
- Red Smith was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- Is Red Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Red Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.