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Harry Smith Notable

b. May 15, 1887 · New York Giants 1914–1915, Brooklyn Tip-Tops 1915, Cincinnati Reds 1917–1918

Harry Smith played for three clubs across five seasons as a catcher, opening with the New York Giants in 1914 and closing with the Cincinnati Reds in 1918.

Across 75 games he batted .182, with 27 hits and 10 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 1 double and 4 stolen bases.

He played 54 games behind the plate, with 190 putouts and 6 errors. He turned 1 double plays.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on May 15, 1887, and died on April 1, 1922. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1914 NYG 5703 000 2311 .429
1915 BTT/NYG 4997617 011 713282 .175
1917 CIN 81702 000 1270 .118
1918 CIN 132745 120 4361 .185
Career 751481027 131 1421424 .182

On this day & linked events

1887

Born May 15, 1887

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1922

Died April 1, 1922