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Hilton Smith
Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg)
Born: February 27, 1907 in Giddings, TX us
Died: November 18, 1983 in Kansas City, MO
Buried: Mount Moriah and Freeman Cemetery, Kansas City, MO
School: Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, TX)
Debut: 1932 (7,283rd in major league history)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2001.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Hilton Smith's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1937 season
Full Name: Hilton Lee Smith
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
23.5
W
70
L
38
ERA
2.92
G
162
GS
100
SV
11
IP
943.0
SO
594
WHIP
1.105
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