Frank Smith (1950s pitcher) explained

Frank Smith
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:April 4, 1928
Birth Place:Pierrepont Manor, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Malone, Florida, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 18
Debutyear:1950
Debutteam:Cincinnati Reds
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 13
Finalyear:1956
Finalteam:Cincinnati Redlegs
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:35–33
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.81
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:277
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Frank Thomas Smith (April 4, 1928 – September 24, 2005) was a professional baseball player. Born in Pierrepont Manor, New York, he was a right-handed pitcher over parts of seven seasons (1950–56) with the Cincinnati Reds (also called the Redlegs in 1953–56) and the St. Louis Cardinals. During his career, he compiled a 35–33 record in 271 appearances, mostly as a relief pitcher, with a 3.81 earned run average, 277 strikeouts, and 44 saves.

Smith died at his Malone, Florida home on September 24, 2005.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.thedeadballera.com/Obits/Obits_S/Smith.Frank.Obit06.html Pro baseball pitcher Frank Smith dead at 77