Eddie Smith

Edgar Smith
(Gorby)

• Bats Both, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 174 lb.

• Debut September 20, 1936
• Final Game September 20, 1947
• Born December 14, 1913 in Mansfield, NJ USA
• Died January 2, 1994 in Willingboro, NJ USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Eddie Smith of the Chicago White Sox was the winning pitcher in the 1941 All-Star Game. He had ten years in the American League. Although his career ERA is better than average, he often pitched for lousy teams and so he typically had losing records. One year, when the 1940 White Sox finished above .500, he posted a 14-9 record.

Smith was inducted into the Army in November 1943 and was discharged in November 1945.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL All-Star (1941 & 1942)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1940-1942)

Related Sites

• Eddie Smith at the SABR Bio Project