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Standard Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1929 22 BBS ANL 0.6 3 1 .750 3.25 5 4 1 2 1 0 27.2 24 14 10 2 22 9 2 0 135 163 5.69 1.663 7.8 0.7 7.2 2.9 0.41
1932 25 BBS EWL 1.3 6 2 .750 3.47 11 7 4 4 0 0 70.0 60 35 27 2 32 20 3 1 300 121 4.09 1.314 7.7 0.3 4.1 2.6 0.63
2 Yrs 1.9 9 3 .750 3.41 16 11 5 6 1 0 97.2 84 49 37 4 54 29 5 1 435 132 4.54 1.413 7.7 0.4 5.0 2.7 0.54
162 Game Avg 4.8 23 8 .750 3.41 40 28 13 15 3 0 245 212 123 93 10 136 73 13 3 1096 132 4.54 1.413 7.7 0.4 5.0 2.7 0.54
EWL (1 Yr) 1.3 6 2 .750 3.47 11 7 4 4 0 0 70.0 60 35 27 2 32 20 3 1 300 121 4.09 1.314 7.7 0.3 4.1 2.6 0.63
ANL (1 Yr) 0.6 3 1 .750 3.25 5 4 1 2 1 0 27.2 24 14 10 2 22 9 2 0 135 163 5.69 1.663 7.8 0.7 7.2 2.9 0.41

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1929 22 BBS ANL 27.2 5 4 14 4.55 6.09 0.36 0.00 100 5.73 4 0.4 1.00 0.0 0.6 7 .580 .502
1932 25 BBS EWL 70.0 11 7 35 4.50 5.02 -0.07 0.00 100 5.09 5 0.7 1.00 -0.1 1.3 13 .566 .505
2 Yrs 97.2 16 11 49 4.52 5.32 0.05 0.00 100 5.27 8 1.1 1.00 -0.1 1.9 20 .571 .504
162 Game Avg 245 40 28 123 4.52 5.32 0.05 0.00 100 5.27 21 2.8 1.00 -0.4 4.8 50 .571 .504
EWL (1 Yr) 70.0 11 7 35 4.50 5.02 -0.07 0.00 100 5.09 5 0.7 1.00 -0.1 1.3 13 .566 .505
ANL (1 Yr) 27.2 5 4 14 4.55 6.09 0.36 0.00 100 5.73 4 0.4 1.00 0.0 0.6 7 .580 .502

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1929 22 BBS ANL 27.2 1.5 6.7 16.3
1932 25 BBS EWL 70.0 0.7 6.7 10.7
2 Yrs 97.2 0.9 6.7 12.4
MLB Average 1.4 7.7 8.1
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Advanced Batting

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Batting Batting Ratios
Season Age Team Lg PA rOBA Rbat+ BAbip ISO HR% BB% RS% Pos Awards
1929 22 BBS ANL 8 .413 117 .200 .000 0.0 37.5 25.0 /1
1932 25 BBS EWL 36 .250 30 .185 .037 0.0 8.3 25.0 1/7
2 Yrs 44 .284 50 .188 .031 0.0 13.6 25.0 1/7
MLB Average .342 100 .291 .121 1.3 8.1 36.7

Standard Fielding

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Standard Range Factor Baserunners
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG SB CS CS% lgCS% Awards
1929 22 BBS ANL P 5 4 27.2 13 1 11 1 0 .923 .912 3.90 2.57 2.40 2.42 0
1932 25 BBS EWL P 11 7 70.0 27 2 23 2 0 .926 .969 3.21 3.09 2.27 3.41 3 0 0.0 0.0
1932 25 BBS EWL LF 2 2 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.73 0.00 1.90
2 Yrs 16 11 97.2 40 3 34 3 0 .925 .951 3.41 2.94 2.31 3.10 3 0 0.0 0.0
P (2 Yrs) P 16 11 97.2 40 3 34 3 0 .925 .951 3.41 2.94 2.31 3.10 3 0 0.0 0.0
LF (1 Yr) LF 2 2 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 1.73 0.00 1.90

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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. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions (NEW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Herb Smith?

Herb Smith is 118 years old.

When was Herb Smith born?

Herb Smith was born on July 12, 1906.

Where was Herb Smith born?

Herb Smith was born in Savannah, GA.

How many seasons did Herb Smith play?

Herb Smith played 2 seasons.

Is Herb Smith in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did Herb Smith play?

Herb Smith was a Pitcher and Leftfielder.

How many strikeouts did Herb Smith have?

Herb Smith had 29 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Herb Smith played for?

Herb Smith played for 1 team, the Baltimore Black Sox.

When did Herb Smith retire?

Herb Smith last played in 1932.

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