Jake Smith (smithja01)

Jacob John Smith
born Jacob Schmidt

• Bats Both, Throws Left
• Height 6' 5", Weight 200 lb.

• Debut October 3, 1911
• Final Game October 9, 1911
• Born June 10, 1887 in Dravosburg, PA USA
• Died November 7, 1948 in East McKeesport, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Jake Smith, who stood 6 ' 5 ", pitched five innings of scoreless ball for the 1911 Phillies.

Sporting Life of October 7, 1911 indicated that Jake had been "making a fine record" in independent ball at Glassport, and "is a coal miner".