Tony Smith, baseball player, 1907-1911

Tony Smith

Born: 5/14/1884 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 2/27/1964 in Galveston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-12 | Final Game: 1911-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Anthony Smith

Biography

Tony Smith was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who played primarily as a position player from 1907 to 1911. Over the course of his career, Smith appeared in 170 games, accumulating 90 hits and a modest batting average of .180. His offensive contributions included 26 RBIs and 1 home run, alongside a notable tally of 13 stolen bases, reflecting his speed on the basepaths. Smith's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era into a period that began to emphasize more power hitting. While his overall statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, his presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history. Smith's time in the league serves as a reminder of the diverse range of talent that competed during the formative years of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
170 500 46 90 12 2 1 26 13 95 77 0.180 0.314 0.218 0.532 -789.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 7 5 1 2
3B 6 6 8 11 1 0
SS 162 149 367 492 64 73

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 6
Shortstop 162