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Red Smyth

Red Smyth Notable

b. January 30, 1891 · Brooklyn Robins 1915–1917, St. Louis Cardinals 1917–1918

Red Smyth divided four seasons between two clubs as a left fielder: the Brooklyn Robins from 1915, then the St. Louis Cardinals through 1918.

Across 128 games he batted .191, with 45 hits and 32 runs. He finished with 2 doubles and 7 stolen bases.

He played 59 games in the outfield, with 79 putouts and 6 errors.

He was born in Holly Springs, MS, USA on January 30, 1891, and died on April 14, 1958. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1915 BRO 192233 100 3421 .136
1916 BRO 2500 000 0030 .000
1917 BRO/STL 67961018 020 58153 .188
1918 STL 401131924 120 416113 .212
Career 1282363245 240 1228317 .191

On this day & linked events

1891

Born January 30, 1891

Holly Springs, MS, USA

1958

Died April 14, 1958

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