Wally Smith
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1914)
Wally Smith was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1914 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Senators, a span of 4 seasons. In 201 career games, he hit .229 with 117 hits, 2 home runs, and 53 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- Died
- 6/10/1930 in Florence, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-04-17
- Last Game
- 1914-10-07
Full name: Wallace Henry Smith
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 510 | 56 | 117 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 53 | 12 | 53 | 72 | .229 | .312 | .314 | .625 | -687 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OPS .625 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | NL | 81 | 194 | 23 | 42 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 21 | 33 | .216 | .266 (-19%) | .336 (-10%) | .356 (-8%) | .693 (-9%) | -274.4 |
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 75 | 219 | 22 | 56 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 29 | 27 | .256 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (+4%) | .358 (-10%) | .694 (-3%) | -28.9 |
| 1914 | WS1 | AL | 45 | 97 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 12 | .196 | .255 (-23%) | .322 (-27%) | .339 (-24%) | .661 (-25%) | -383.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 201 | 510 | 56 | 117 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 53 | 12 | 53 | 72 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -687 | ||
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 (204 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 113 | 300 | 35 | 70 | 2 | 34 | .233 |
| Away | 91 | 209 | 22 | 47 | 0 | 20 | .225 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-07 | MIN | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-06 | MIN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-03 | MIN | PHA | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-28 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-26 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-21 | MIN | CHW | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-20 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-17 | MIN | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 0 | 119 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| 2B | 20 | 0 | 35 | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| 3B | 63 | 0 | 65 | 113 | 10 | 5 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 54 | 0 | 78 | 153 | 13 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | 2B | 8 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | SLN | 3B | 26 | 0 | 28 | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| 1911 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | SLN | SS | 25 | 0 | 26 | 80 | 8 | 6 |
| 1912 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1912 | SLN | 3B | 32 | 0 | 33 | 61 | 5 | 3 |
| 1912 | SLN | SS | 22 | 0 | 48 | 65 | 5 | 7 |
| 1914 | WS1 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1914 | WS1 | 2B | 12 | 0 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1914 | WS1 | 3B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | WS1 | SS | 7 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Second Base | 20 |
| Third Base | 63 |
| Shortstop | 56 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Wally Smith: the record in brief
The profile opens with Wally Smith's first major league game on April 17, 1911; the last one listed came on October 7, 1914. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1911 to 1912) and the Washington Senators (1914). Smith played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 13, 1888, in Philadelphia, PA, USA and a listed size of 5'11" and 180 pounds. Smith's death is recorded on June 10, 1930, in Florence, AZ, USA. On the record, Wally Smith was born Wallace Henry Smith.
The batting record for Smith: 201 games, 117 hits in 510 at bats, and a .229 average, plus 2 home runs and 53 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .312 clip and slugging .314, Smith finished with a .625 OPS. Over the seasons Smith played, league hitters batted .262; the .229 career figure is 12.6% below that. By OPS the gap is 8.0% below league average (.625 against .680). Smith collected a career-high 56 hits in 1912. Smith drove in a season-high 26 runs in 1912.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wally Smith
- What years did Wally Smith play?
- Wally Smith played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1914.
- Was Wally Smith a pitcher?
- No. Wally Smith was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Wally Smith hit?
- Wally Smith hit 2 career home runs with 117 hits.
- What teams did Wally Smith play for?
- Wally Smith played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1911–1912) and the Washington Senators (1914).
- What were Wally Smith's career stats?
- In 201 games, Wally Smith had 117 hits, 2 home runs, 53 RBI, 56 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Wally Smith play?
- Wally Smith played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wally Smith and how much did he weigh?
- Wally Smith was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wally Smith hit each season?
- Wally Smith's home runs by season: 2 in 1911, 0 in 1912, and 0 in 1914. His most in one season was 2, in 1911.
- What was Wally Smith's career batting average?
- Wally Smith batted .229 over his career, with 117 hits in 510 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wally Smith have?
- Wally Smith drove in 53 runs in his career.
- Is Wally Smith in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wally Smith has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.