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

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
194129JRCNAL28702000001.286.375.286.66110020000/56
194230TOTNAL9353525100000.143.143.171.314-460/56AS
194230CCBNAL14402000000.500.500.5001.00020820/5
194230JRCNAL8313123100000.097.097.129.226-3140/56
194634ICNAL165348510100613.208.269.229.4984711116/53
3 Yrs279690717200614.189.232.211.44333190110
162 Game Avg.16257654042102120036624.189.232.211.443331146
JRC (2 yrs)10393825100001.132.154.158.312-46000
IC (1 yr)165348510100613.208.269.229.498471111
CCB (1 yr)14402000000.500.500.5001.00020820

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  • 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 Gene Smith born?

Gene Smith was born on November 28, 1911.

Where was Gene Smith born?

Gene Smith was born in Key West, FL.

How tall was Gene Smith?

Gene Smith was 5-8 (173 cm) tall.

How much did Gene Smith weigh when playing?

Gene Smith weighed 139 lbs (63 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Gene Smith play?

Gene Smith played 3 seasons.

Is Gene Smith in the Hall of Fame?

Gene Smith has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Gene Smith play?

Gene Smith was a Third Baseman and Shortstop.

How many hits did Gene Smith have?

Gene Smith had 17 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Gene Smith have?

Gene Smith had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Gene Smith's average?

Gene Smith had a .189 average over his career.

How many teams has Gene Smith played for?

Gene Smith played for 3 teams; the Jacksonville Red Caps, Cincinnati-Cleveland Buckeyes and Cincinnati-Indianapolis Clowns.

How many World Series has Gene Smith won?

Gene Smith never won a World Series.

When did Gene Smith retire?

Gene Smith last played in 1946.

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