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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 IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1936 23 PC NN2 -1.0 3 5 .375 6.81 17 10 4 2 2 80.2 98 74 61 5 40 28 3 1 382 71 5.03 1.711 10.9 0.6 4.5 3.1 0.70
1937 24 PC NN2 -0.3 5 5 .500 6.22 12 10 1 5 0 0 63.2 83 57 44 7 26 0 29 1 0 2 300 81 4.99 1.712 11.7 1.0 3.7 4.1 1.12
1938 25 PC NN2 -0.6 1 5 .167 7.06 12 5 5 3 0 1 43.1 65 40 34 7 14 18 2 0 208 67 5.43 1.823 13.5 1.5 2.9 3.7 1.29
1939 26 SL3 NAL 0.4 3 6 .333 4.02 9 9 7 1 0 62.2 66 35 28 19 34 5 97 1.356 9.5 2.7 4.9 1.79 AS
1943 30 CBE NAL 2.7 5 4 .556 2.22 11 10 8 2 0 89.0 77 29 22 0 17 36 0 0 353 172 2.42 1.056 7.8 0.0 1.7 3.6 2.12 AS
5 Yrs 1.3 17 25 .405 5.01 61 44 6 27 5 3 339.1 389 235 189 19 116 0 145 11 0 3 1243 88 3.46 1.488 10.3 0.5 3.1 3.8 1.25
162 Game Avg 0.8 11 16 .405 5.01 40 28 17 3 2 220 252 152 122 75 94 7 88 1.488 10.3 3.1 3.8 1.25
PC (3 Yrs) -1.8 9 15 .375 6.67 41 25 6 12 2 3 187.2 246 171 139 19 80 0 75 6 0 3 890 73 5.11 1.737 11.8 0.9 3.8 3.6 0.94
CBE (1 Yr) 2.7 5 4 .556 2.22 11 10 8 2 0 89.0 77 29 22 0 17 36 0 0 353 172 2.42 1.056 7.8 0.0 1.7 3.6 2.12
SL3 (1 Yr) 0.4 3 6 .333 4.02 9 9 7 1 0 62.2 66 35 28 19 34 5 97 1.356 9.5 2.7 4.9 1.79
NN2 (3 Yrs) -1.8 9 15 .375 6.67 41 25 6 12 2 3 187.2 246 171 139 19 80 0 75 6 0 3 890 73 5.11 1.737 11.8 0.9 3.8 3.6 0.94
NAL (2 Yrs) 3.1 8 10 .444 2.97 20 19 15 3 0 151.2 143 64 50 0 36 70 5 0 353 130 1.42 1.180 8.5 0.0 2.1 4.2 1.94
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Season Age Team Lg W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER BB IBB SO HBP WP WHIP H9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1939 26 SL3 NAL 0 1 .000 2.25 1 1 0 1 0 0 8.0 10 6 2 1 0 3 0 0 1.375 11.3 1.1 3.4 3.00
1 Yr 0 1 .000 2.25 1 1 0 1 0 0 8.0 10 6 2 1 0 3 0 0 1.375 11.3 1.1 3.4 3.00
162 Game Avg 0 34 .000 2.25 34 34 0 34 0 0 272 340 204 68 34 0 102 0 0 1.375 11.3 1.1 3.4 3.00

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
1936 23 PC NN2 80.2 17 10 74 8.26 5.84 0.03 0.00 100 5.81 -22 -1.6 1.00 -0.1 -1.0 -12 .404 .490
1937 24 PC NN2 63.2 12 10 57 8.06 6.09 -0.35 0.00 100 6.45 -11 -0.8 1.00 -0.1 -0.3 -3 .433 .495
1938 25 PC NN2 43.1 12 5 40 8.31 5.59 -0.11 0.00 100 5.70 -13 -0.9 1.00 -0.1 -0.6 -7 .423 .494
1939 26 SL3 NAL 62.2 9 9 35 5.03 4.45 0.00 100 4.45 -4 0.0 -0.2 0.4 3 .500 .500 AS
1943 30 CBE NAL 89.0 11 10 29 2.93 4.22 -0.13 0.00 100 4.35 14 2.1 1.00 -0.2 2.7 22 .690 .513 AS
5 Yrs 339.1 61 44 235 6.23 5.17 -0.11 0.00 100 5.28 -36 -1.3 1.00 -0.6 1.3 2 .479 .497
162 Game Avg 220 40 28 152 6.23 5.17 0.00 100 5.28 -23 -0.8 1.00 -0.4 0.8 1 .479 .497
PC (3 Yrs) 187.2 41 25 171 8.20 5.87 -0.13 0.00 100 6.00 -46 -3.4 1.00 -0.3 -1.8 -23 .418 .493
CBE (1 Yr) 89.0 11 10 29 2.93 4.22 -0.13 0.00 100 4.35 14 2.1 1.00 -0.2 2.7 22 .690 .513
SL3 (1 Yr) 62.2 9 9 35 5.03 4.45 0.00 100 4.45 -4 0.0 -0.2 0.4 3 .500 .500
NN2 (3 Yrs) 187.2 41 25 171 8.20 5.87 -0.13 0.00 100 6.00 -46 -3.4 1.00 -0.3 -1.8 -23 .418 .493
NAL (2 Yrs) 151.2 20 19 64 3.80 4.32 -0.08 0.00 100 4.39 10 2.1 1.00 -0.3 3.1 25 .605 .507

Postseason Pitching

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All-Star Pitching

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Cumulative Pitching

Neutralized Pitching

Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1936 23 PC NN2 80.2 1.3 7.3 10.5
1937 24 PC NN2 63.2 2.3 9.7 8.7
1938 25 PC NN2 43.1 3.4 8.7 6.7
1939 26 SL3 NAL 62.2 AS
1943 30 CBE NAL 89.0 0.0 10.2 4.8 AS
5 Yrs 339.1 1.5
MLB Average 1.3
Advanced Pitching Table
Season Age Team Lg IP OBP Awards
1939 26 SL3 NAL 8.0 11.000
1 Yr 8.0 11.000
MLB Average 1.212

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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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Theolic Smith born?

Theolic Smith was born on May 19, 1913.

Where was Theolic Smith born?

Theolic Smith was born in Wabbesika, AR.

How tall was Theolic Smith?

Theolic Smith was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Theolic Smith weigh when playing?

Theolic Smith weighed 170 lbs (77 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Theolic Smith play?

Theolic Smith played 5 seasons.

Is Theolic Smith in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did Theolic Smith play?

Theolic Smith was a Pitcher and Outfielder.

How many strikeouts did Theolic Smith have?

Theolic Smith had 145 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Theolic Smith played for?

Theolic Smith played for 3 teams; the Pittsburgh Crawfords, St. Louis Stars and Cleveland Buckeyes.

How many World Series has Theolic Smith won?

Theolic Smith never won a World Series.

When did Theolic Smith retire?

Theolic Smith last played in 1943.

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