Tommy Smith
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1977)
Tommy Smith was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. In 121 career games, he hit .232 with 63 hits, 4 home runs, and 21 RBI.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- Died
- 11/1/2024 in Wake Forest, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1973-09-06
- Last Game
- 1977-09-10
Full name: Tommy Alexander Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 271 | 28 | 63 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 24 | .232 | .263 | .317 | .581 | -269 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career OBP .263 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OPS .581 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 17.4% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 14 | 41 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 23 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .097 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 55 | 164 | 17 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | .256 | .255 (avg) | .320 (-10%) | .360 (-10%) | .681 (-10%) | -268.9 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 21 | 27 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 121 | 271 | 28 | 63 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 24 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -269 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (121 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 128 | 12 | 31 | 2 | 11 | .242 |
| Away | 60 | 143 | 16 | 32 | 2 | 10 | .224 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-09-10 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-08 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-05 | SEA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-06-20 | SEA | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-06-17 | SEA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-06-07 | SEA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-06-03 | SEA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-05-22 | SEA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-21 | SEA | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-05-15 | SEA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 59 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1968, 1969, 1970 |
Tommy Smith: the record in brief
Tommy Smith played a first major league game on September 6, 1973 and a last one on September 10, 1977. Smith played for the Cleveland Indians (1973 through 1976) and the Seattle Mariners (1977). Smith played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on August 1, 1948, in Albemarle, NC, USA, Smith was listed at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. Smith's death is recorded on November 1, 2024, in Wake Forest, NC, USA. The given name on file is Tommy Alexander Smith.
Across 121 games at the plate, Smith's career line reads 63 hits in 271 at bats for a .232 average, adding 4 homers and 21 RBI. The on-base percentage is .263 and the slugging percentage .317, for an OPS of .581. Smith's .232 average ran 10.0% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Smith's .581 stands 17.4% below the league's .703. No season topped the 42 hits of 1976. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .256 in 1976, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Smith
- What years did Tommy Smith play?
- Tommy Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1977.
- Was Tommy Smith a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Smith was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tommy Smith hit?
- Tommy Smith hit 4 career home runs with 63 hits.
- What was Tommy Smith's career batting average?
- Tommy Smith batted .232 over his career, with 63 hits in 271 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Smith have?
- Tommy Smith drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.