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Harry Smith Notable

b. February 5, 1856 · Chicago White Stockings 1877, Cincinnati Reds 1877, Louisville Colonels 1889

Harry Smith played for three clubs across 13 seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Chicago White Stockings in 1877 and closing with the Louisville Colonels in 1889.

Across 35 games he batted .220, with 29 hits and 11 runs. He finished with 3 doubles.

He was born in North Vernon, IN, USA on February 5, 1856, and died on June 4, 1898. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1877 CHC/CIN 341301128 310 65110 .215
1889 LOU 1201 000 1010 .500
Career 351321129 310 75120 .220

On this day & linked events

1856

Born February 5, 1856

North Vernon, IN, USA

1898

Died June 4, 1898

1877

Major-league debut: Harry Smith

Harry Smith made a major-league debut on May 8, 1877.

1889

Final major-league game: Harry Smith

Harry Smith played a final major-league game on August 19, 1889.