Seth Smith, baseball player, 126 home runs, 2007-2017

Seth Smith

Born: 9/30/1982 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-16 | Final Game: 2017-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Garry Seth Smith

Biography

Seth Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1982 who had a notable career spanning from 2007 to 2017. Primarily recognized as a position player, Smith played a total of 1,249 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his versatility and offensive capabilities. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 934 hits, 126 home runs, and 458 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .261. His ability to contribute both as a power hitter and a reliable presence in the lineup made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Smith's playing style was characterized by a keen eye at the plate and a disciplined approach to hitting, which allowed him to draw walks and maintain a solid on-base presence. He also added a measure of speed to his game, recording 22 stolen bases throughout his career. As a part of the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball in the 2000s and 2010s, Smith's performance reflected the growing emphasis on offensive production and the importance of multi-dimensional players in the era. After retiring in 2017, he left behind a legacy as a consistent contributor and a respected teammate within the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1249 3582 525 934 224 31 126 458 22 431 797 0.261 0.344 0.446 0.790 6318.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 42 6 11 2 0 2 7 5 13 0.262

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 0.312
2012 ALDS2 OAK 5 15 3 2 1 0 1 3 3 6 0.133
2009 NLDS2 COL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200
2007 NLCS COL 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0.500
2007 WS COL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
2007 NLDS2 COL 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 903 787 1454 40 15 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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