Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against select top-level independent Black Baseball teams. Player stats do not include the extensive amount of exhibitions and barnstorming games Negro League teams often played. Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage
Standard Batting
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | TB | GDP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB | Pos | Awards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 38 | TOT | NAL | 14 | 51 | 45 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | .289 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 92 | 15 | 1 | 3 | /92 | ||||||
| 1938 | 38 | CAG | NAL | 11 | 42 | 38 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | .342 | .359 | .395 | .754 | 116 | 15 | 1 | 3 | /92 | ||||||
| 1938 | 38 | KCM | NAL | 3 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .222 | .000 | .222 | -33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | /29 | ||||||
| 1939 | 39 | CAG | NAL | 35 | 126 | 120 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 6 | .283 | .317 | .317 | .634 | 85 | 38 | *7/892 | ||||||||
| 1940 | 40 | TOT | MLB | 16 | 54 | 48 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .271 | .327 | .313 | .639 | 90 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | /27 | ||||
| 1940 | 40 | CAG | NAL | 15 | 51 | 46 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .283 | .327 | .326 | .653 | 95 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | /27 | ||||
| 1940 | 40 | HG | NN2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .333 | .000 | .333 | -7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | /7 | ||||
| 1942 | 42 | CAG | NAL | 7 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .227 | .261 | .227 | .488 | 51 | 5 | 0 | /2 | |||||||
| 4 Yrs | 72 | 254 | 235 | 26 | 65 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 13 | .277 | .317 | .311 | .628 | 84 | 73 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 162 | 572 | 529 | 58 | 146 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 25 | 29 | .277 | .317 | .311 | .628 | 84 | 164 | ||||||||||||
| CAG (4 yrs) | 68 | 242 | 226 | 25 | 65 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 10 | .288 | .321 | .323 | .644 | 89 | 73 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| HG (1 yr) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .333 | .000 | .333 | -7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| KCM (1 yr) | 3 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .222 | .000 | .222 | -33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| NAL (4 yrs) | 71 | 251 | 233 | 26 | 65 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 12 | .279 | .317 | .313 | .630 | 85 | 73 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| NN2 (1 yr) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .333 | .000 | .333 | -7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Advanced Batting
Sabermetric Batting
Ratio Batting *
Cumulative Batting
Neutralized Batting
* - Disclaimer & Completeness Note
Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Hall of Fame Statistics
- Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ernie Smith born?
Ernie Smith was born on June 3, 1900.
Where was Ernie Smith born?
Ernie Smith was born in Alexandria, LA.
How tall was Ernie Smith?
Ernie Smith was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.
How much did Ernie Smith weigh when playing?
Ernie Smith weighed 168 lbs (76 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Ernie Smith play?
Ernie Smith played 4 seasons.
Is Ernie Smith in the Hall of Fame?
Ernie Smith has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Ernie Smith play?
Ernie Smith was an Outfielder and Catcher.
How many hits did Ernie Smith have?
Ernie Smith had 65 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Ernie Smith have?
Ernie Smith had 0 home runs over his career.
What was Ernie Smith's average?
Ernie Smith had a .277 average over his career.
How many teams has Ernie Smith played for?
Ernie Smith played for 3 teams; the Chicago American Giants, Kansas City Monarchs and Homestead Grays.
When did Ernie Smith retire?
Ernie Smith last played in 1942.
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