Red Smith (catcher)
Red Smith | |
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Catcher | |
Born: Logansport, Indiana | April 11, 1892|
Died: August 23, 1970 Bradenton, Florida | (aged 78)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 17, 1917, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 1, 1918, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .156 |
Runs scored | 2 |
Runs batted in | 5 |
Games played | 26 |
Teams | |
Willard Jehu Smith [Red] (April 11, 1892 – July 17, 1970) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played over parts of two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. For his career, he compiled a .156 batting average (7-for-45) in 26 game appearances.
Smith was born in Logansport, Indiana and died in Bradenton, Florida at the age of 78.
External links
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