Red Smith (catcher)
| Red Smith | |
|---|---|
| Catcher | |
| Born: April 11, 1892 Logansport, Indiana | |
| Died: August 23, 1970 (aged 78) Bradenton, Florida | |
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.
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