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Earl Smith

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1919-1930 (1919-1930)
Proper Name
Earl Sutton Smith
Nickname
Oil
Positions
C (720) ... 2B (1)
Positions
C - 2B
Height / Weight
5-11 / 180
Bats / Throws
Left / Right
Death Date
June 8,1963   Age:  66.114
MLB Debut
April 24,1919
MLBAM ID
122376
Retrosheet#
smite106
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career22642256864635518.303.806

[Player Notes]

[1921] World Series Champion with New York Giants[1922] World Series Champion with New York Giants[1925] World Series Champion with Pittsburgh PiratesMore Notes

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1919New York GiantsNLMLBNY1-22C2136592108103301000134036.250.308.361.669.000.111.0007.507.501.000.00
1920New York GiantsNLMLBNY1-23C912622077711305218162300089285968.294.344.340.684.126.046.0006.325.610.89262.00
1921New York GiantsNLMLBNY1-24C89229357784105143278140001232612255.336.409.537.946.323.201.00010.343.070.3022.90
1922New York GiantsNLMLBNY1-25C902342965114939113712310001112752441.278.383.474.857.355.196.00013.454.360.3226.00
1923New York GiantsNLMLBNY1-26C2434271114004101000133934.206.289.382.671.294.176.00010.262.560.2534.00
1923Boston BravesNLMLBBSN-26C72191225515131901221012000812161936.288.364.424.788.246.136.00010.194.630.4563.67
1924Boston BravesNLMLBBSN-27C335911630080163010001966313.271.338.322.660.136.051.0009.094.550.500.00
1924Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT-27C3911112411014212013404000651281526.369.435.5861.021.351.217.00010.163.130.3127.75
1925Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT-28C10932934103223864413113150001553663370.313.374.471.845.261.158.0008.473.550.4241.13
1926Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT-29C1052922910117224610287290001283312180.346.407.438.845.000.092.0008.462.110.25146.00
1927Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT-30C6618916513152500211111100071222942.270.346.376.722.000.106.0009.464.950.5237.80
1928Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT-31C32858216021100117030003399813.247.333.388.721.000.141.00011.117.070.6442.50
1928St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN-31C245831320070054010001564211.224.286.259.545.000.035.0007.816.250.800.00
1929St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN-32C5714595080122001860100061164941.345.417.421.838.000.076.00010.983.660.33145.00
1930St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN-33C81000000000310000001300.000.231.000.231.000.000.00023.087.690.330.00
1919MLBTotal--NY1------2136592108103301000134036.250.308.361.669.222.111.2737.507.501.00NL1919
1920MLBTotal--NY1------912622077711305218162300089285968.294.344.340.684.126.046.3106.325.610.89262.00NL1920
1921MLBTotal--NY1------89229357784105143278140001232612255.336.409.537.946.323.201.31810.343.070.3022.90NL1921
1922MLBTotal--NY1------902342965114939113712310001112752441.278.383.474.858.355.197.26313.454.360.3226.00NL1922
1923MLBTotal--BSN,NY1------96225246216242301261113000942552240.276.353.418.771.253.142.27610.204.310.4256.25NL1923
1924MLBTotal--PIT,BSN------7217013571314292119705000841941839.335.402.494.896.276.159.3339.793.610.3742.50NL1924
1925MLBTotal--PIT------10932934103223864413113150001553663370.313.374.471.845.261.158.3088.473.550.4241.13NL1925
1926MLBTotal--PIT------1052922910117224610287290001283312180.346.407.438.845.192.092.3508.462.110.25146.00NL1926
1927MLBTotal--PIT------6618916513152500211111100071222942.270.346.376.722.217.106.2669.464.950.5237.80NL1927
1928MLBTotal--SLN,PIT------5614311348021800161104000481631024.238.314.336.650.210.098.2469.826.750.6971.50NL1928
1929MLBTotal--SLN------5714595080122001860100061164941.345.417.421.838.200.076.35510.983.660.33145.00NL1929
1930MLBTotal--SLN------81000000000310000001300.000.231.000.231.300.000.00023.087.690.33NL1930
Tot:MLB (12 yrs)MLB8602264225686115194635518924710611470009772569180506.303.374.432.806.242.129.3039.614.130.4349.22
Tot:NL (12 yrs)NL8602264225686115194635518924710611470009772569180506.303.374.432.806.242.129.3039.614.130.4349.22

Other Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1921New York GiantsWorld SeriesPlayoffs24370000000010000000800.000.125.000.125.143.000.00012.500.000.000.00
1922New York GiantsWorld SeriesPlayoffs25470100000002000001701.143.143.143.286.000.000.2000.0028.570.000.00
1925Pittsburgh PiratesWorld SeriesPlayoffs2862007100000120000082116.350.381.400.781.100.050.3894.769.522.000.00
1927Pittsburgh PiratesWorld SeriesPlayoffs30380000000000000000800.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
1928St. Louis CardinalsWorld SeriesPlayoffs31140300000000000003403.750.750.7501.500.000.000.7500.000.000.000.00
Tot:Playoffs (5 Yrs)Playoffs174601110000024000001248110.239.271.261.532.065.022.2624.178.332.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1919New York GiantsNLMLB22C14--261010373600.9732.60.000.0010.066.74
1919New York GiantsNLMLB222B1--00000000.0000.00.000.000.74.85
1920New York GiantsNLMLB23C82--2527381233332500.9764.00.000.0053.290.12
1921New York GiantsNLMLB24C78--195569426025100.9653.20.000.0051.087.62
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1919New York GiantsNLMLBNY12287532-21John McGrawdnq
1920New York GiantsNLMLBNY12386682-91John McGrawdnq
1921New York GiantsNLMLBNY12494591-89John McGrawWon World Series (Yankees)
1922New York GiantsNLMLBNY12593611-90John McGrawWon World Series (Yankees)
1923Boston BravesNLMLBBSN26541007-72Fred Mitchelldnq
1923New York GiantsNLMLBNY12695581-24John McGrawLost World Series (Yankees)
1924Boston BravesNLMLBBSN27531008-33Dave Bancroftdnq
1924Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2790633-39Bill McKechniednq
1925Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2895581-109Bill McKechnieWon World Series (Senators)
1926Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT2984693-105Bill McKechniednq
1927Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3094601-66Donie BushLost World Series (Yankees)
1928Pittsburgh PiratesNLMLBPIT3185674-32Donie Bushdnq
1928St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3195591-24Bill McKechnieLost World Series (Yankees)
1929St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3278744-57Billy Southworth, Bill McKechnie, Gabby Streetdnq
1930St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBSLN3392621-8Gabby StreetLost World Series (Athletics)
15 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

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Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1928-07-13Signed contract with CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsNoHist
1928-07-09Released by PiratesNoHist
1924-07-14Sold by Boston Braves to Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesNoHist
1923-06-07Traded from New York Giants with Jesse Barnes to Boston Braves for Hank Gowdy and Mule WatsonBoston BravesNoHist
1919-01-02Traded from Rochester (International) to New York Giants for Waite Hoyt, Joe Wilhoit, Jose Rodriguez, Jack Ogden and Bill KellyNew York GiantsNoHist
5 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
44
Power
71
Contact
80
XBH
63
RBIs
79
Runs
22
Hitting
72
Durability
47
Team
.558

[Career Highlights]

[1919]  Played for New York Giants (MLB)
[1920]  Played for New York Giants (MLB)
[1921]  Played for New York Giants (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Giants ... World Series Champion with New York Giants
[1922]  Played for New York Giants (MLB) ... Played in World Series for New York Giants ... World Series Champion with New York Giants
[1923]  Played for Boston Braves (MLB) ... Played for New York Giants (MLB)
[1924]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played for Boston Braves (MLB)
[1925]  Played for Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) ... Played in World Series for Pittsburgh Pirates ... World Series Champion with Pittsburgh Pirates
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