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Dick Smith Notable

b. May 17, 1939 · New York Mets 1963–1964, Los Angeles Dodgers 1965

Dick Smith divided three seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the New York Mets from 1963, then the Los Angeles Dodgers through 1965.

Across 76 games he batted .218, with 31 hits and 18 runs. He finished with 6 doubles and 9 stolen bases.

He played 32 games in the outfield, with 24 putouts and 0 errors.

He was born in Lebanon, OR, USA on May 17, 1939, and died on February 19, 2012. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1963 NYM 2042410 010 35103 .238
1964 NYM 46941421 610 31296 .223
1965 LAD 10600 000 1030 .000
Career 761421831 620 76429 .218

On this day & linked events

1939

Born May 17, 1939

Lebanon, OR, USA

2012

Died February 19, 2012