Jack Smith (outfielder)
Center fielder/right fielder in Major League Baseball

Jack Smith (outfielder)

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Center fielder/right fielder in Major League Baseball
Gender:
Male
Places:
United States of America
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Work field:
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Birth:
23 June 1895(Chicago)
Death:
2 May 1972(Westchester)
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Jack Smith (June 23, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was a center fielder/right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1915–1926[start]) and Boston Braves (1926[end]-1929). Smith batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Chicago.
In a 15-season career, Smith posted a .287 batting average (1301-for-4532) with 783 runs and 228 stolen bases in 1406 games played.
Smith died in Westchester, Illinois, at age of 76.

Best Season

  • 1922: .310 BA, 117 runs, 46 RBI, 158 hits, 23 doubles, 12 triples, eight home runs

Highlights

  • Collected 228 stolen bases
  • 6-time stole 20 or more bases (a career-high 32 in 1923)
  • Posted seven .300 seasons (four straight, in 1920-23)
  • Had five straight hits as a pinch-hitter (1917)
  • Led National League with nine pinch-hits (1928)
  • As a right fielder, made an unassisted double play (August 25, 1925)