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Wally Smith

Wally Smith Notable

b. March 13, 1888 · St. Louis Cardinals 1911–1912, Washington Senators 1914

Wally Smith divided four seasons between two clubs as a third baseman: the St. Louis Cardinals from 1911, then the Washington Senators through 1914.

Across 201 games he batted .229, with 117 hits and 56 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 15 doubles and 12 stolen bases.

He played 63 games at third base, with 113 assists and 10 errors. He turned 5 double plays.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, USA on March 13, 1888, and died on June 10, 1930. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1911 STL 811942342 652 1921335 .216
1912 STL 752192256 550 2629274 .256
1914 WSH 45971119 410 83123 .196
Career 20151056117 15112 53537212 .229

On this day & linked events

1888

Born March 13, 1888

Philadelphia, PA, USA

1930

Died June 10, 1930

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