Seth Smith
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2017)
Seth Smith was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2017 for 5 teams, including the Colorado Rockies, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,249 career games, he hit .261 with 934 hits, 126 home runs, and 458 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,318.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-16
- Last Game
- 2017-09-30
Full name: Garry Seth Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,249 | 3,582 | 525 | 934 | 224 | 31 | 126 | 458 | 22 | 431 | 797 | .261 | .344 | .446 | .790 | 6,318 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .344 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.
Career SLG .446 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.
Career OPS .790 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — +7.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | NL | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .625 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 67 | 108 | 13 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 23 | .259 | .263 (-2%) | .333 (+5%) | .416 (+5%) | .749 (+5%) | 116.6 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 133 | 335 | 61 | 98 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 55 | 4 | 46 | 67 | .293 | .262 (+11%) | .332 (+14%) | .417 (+22%) | .750 (+18%) | 1300.3 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 133 | 358 | 55 | 88 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 52 | 2 | 35 | 67 | .246 | .257 (-4%) | .325 (-4%) | .402 (+16%) | .728 (+8%) | 426.2 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 147 | 476 | 67 | 135 | 32 | 9 | 15 | 59 | 10 | 46 | 93 | .284 | .255 (+11%) | .320 (+8%) | .399 (+21%) | .719 (+15%) | 1354.8 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | 125 | 383 | 55 | 92 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 52 | 2 | 50 | 98 | .240 | .254 (-6%) | .318 (+5%) | .405 (+4%) | .724 (+4%) | 372.4 |
| 2013 | OAK | AL | 117 | 368 | 49 | 93 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 0 | 39 | 94 | .253 | .253 (avg) | .317 (+4%) | .396 (-1%) | .714 (+1%) | 128.8 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 136 | 443 | 55 | 118 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 48 | 1 | 69 | 87 | .266 | .251 (+6%) | .313 (+17%) | .386 (+14%) | .700 (+15%) | 1489.3 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 136 | 395 | 54 | 98 | 31 | 5 | 12 | 42 | 0 | 47 | 99 | .248 | .254 (-2%) | .316 (+4%) | .404 (+10%) | .721 (+7%) | 534.9 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 137 | 378 | 62 | 94 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 63 | 0 | 48 | 89 | .249 | .255 (-3%) | .321 (+6%) | .417 (avg) | .738 (+3%) | 322.5 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 111 | 330 | 50 | 85 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 32 | 2 | 36 | 79 | .258 | .254 (+1%) | .324 (+5%) | .425 (+2%) | .750 (+3%) | 272.4 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,249 | 3,582 | 525 | 934 | 224 | 31 | 126 | 458 | 22 | 431 | 797 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 6,318 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS2 | OAK | 4 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | .312 |
| 2012 | ALDS2 | OAK | 5 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | .133 |
| 2009 | NLDS2 | COL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 |
| 2007 | NLCS | COL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | COL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| 2007 | WS | COL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1248 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 605 | 1750 | 282 | 478 | 76 | 249 | .273 |
| Away | 643 | 1831 | 242 | 455 | 50 | 209 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-30 | BAL | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-27 | BAL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-26 | BAL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-17 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-15 | BAL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-14 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-13 | BAL | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-11 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-10 | BAL | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-09-09 | BAL | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | COL | OF | 28 | 19 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | COL | OF | 86 | 76 | 135 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | COL | OF | 101 | 82 | 155 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | COL | OF | 129 | 119 | 216 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | OAK | OF | 66 | 58 | 115 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | OAK | OF | 58 | 51 | 114 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | OF | 124 | 118 | 219 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | SEA | OF | 110 | 91 | 163 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | SEA | OF | 109 | 91 | 155 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | BAL | OF | 91 | 82 | 140 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 511 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 429 |
| Designated Hitter | 151 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-05-11 |
| 2009 | Player of the Week | Week of 2009-09-07 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $6,750,000 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $4,500,000 |
| 2013 | OAK | AL | $3,675,000 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | $2,415,000 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | $429,000 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | $407,000 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | $403,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $24,579,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Seth Smith (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seth Smith
- What years did Seth Smith play?
- Seth Smith played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2017.
- Was Seth Smith a pitcher?
- No. Seth Smith was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Seth Smith hit?
- Seth Smith hit 126 career home runs with 934 hits.
- What was Seth Smith's career batting average?
- Seth Smith batted .261 over his career, with 934 hits in 3,582 at bats.
- How many RBI did Seth Smith have?
- Seth Smith drove in 458 runs in his career.
- Is Seth Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Seth Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.