Fred Smith (infielder) explained

Fred Smith
Position:Third Baseman/Shortstop
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:29 July 1891
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, US
Death Place:Cleveland, Ohio, US
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 17
Debutyear:1913
Debutteam:Boston Braves
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 30
Finalyear:1917
Finalteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.226
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:8
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:158
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Fred Vincent Smith (July 29, 1891 in Cleveland, Ohio – May 28, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio) was an infielder in Major League Baseball in the early 20th century. Smith played his first game on April 17, 1913, and played his final game on September 30, 1917. He was later the manager of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi minor league team during the 1923 season.

Smith's pro career began with three seasons for the minor league Peoria Distillers. His best season in the majors came in 1915, with 122 hits and a batting average of .244.

Fred's brother Charlie Smith was a pitcher for four MLB teams, winning 66 games.

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