Stephen Smitherman
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003)
Stephen Smitherman was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 2003 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 21 career games, he hit .159 with 7 hits, 1 home runs, and 6 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-07-01
- Last Game
- 2003-09-25
Full name: Stephen Lydell Smitherman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .159 | .213 | .273 | .485 | 0 |
Career AVG .159 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career OPS .485 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 35.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 21 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .159 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 21 | 44 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .159 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (21 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | .222 |
| Away | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .059 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-25 | CIN | CHC | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-24 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-18 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-14 | CIN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-12 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-10 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-09 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-08 | CIN | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-07 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-05 | CIN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | AR | 1999, 2000 |
Stephen Smitherman: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 1, 2003 and the final game on September 25, 2003, Stephen Smitherman built the record summarized on this page. Smitherman spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Cincinnati Reds. At 6'4" and 230 pounds, Smitherman is listed as a left fielder. Smitherman both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 1, 1978, in McAlester, OK, USA. The given name on file is Stephen Lydell Smitherman.
In 21 games and 44 at bats, Smitherman batted .159 with 7 hits, along with 1 home run and 6 runs batted in. Smitherman got on base at a .213 rate and slugged .273 (.485 OPS). Set against a .264 league average for the same years, Smitherman's .159 average sits 39.8% below it. The OPS comparison is .485 to a league .755, 35.7% below average. Smitherman's lone season row is 2003 with the Cincinnati Reds: 21 games, 7 hits in 44 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Smitherman, 14 games, came at left field. In the outfield, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 17 putouts and 0 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stephen Smitherman
- Was Stephen Smitherman a pitcher?
- No. Stephen Smitherman was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Stephen Smitherman hit?
- Stephen Smitherman hit 1 career home run with 7 hits.
- What teams did Stephen Smitherman play for?
- Stephen Smitherman played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (2003).
- What were Stephen Smitherman's career stats?
- In 21 games, Stephen Smitherman had 7 hits, 1 home runs, 6 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .159 batting average.
- What position did Stephen Smitherman play?
- Stephen Smitherman played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Stephen Smitherman and how much did he weigh?
- Stephen Smitherman was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 230 pounds.
- What was Stephen Smitherman's career batting average?
- Stephen Smitherman batted .159 over his career, with 7 hits in 44 at bats.
- How many RBI did Stephen Smitherman have?
- Stephen Smitherman drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Stephen Smitherman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Stephen Smitherman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.