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Season 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
1948 HG NN2 -0.9 1 1 .500 7.01 9 2 2 0 0 0 25.2 36 25 20 1 15 7 1 1 128 49 4.59 1.987 12.6 0.4 5.3 2.5 0.47
1 Yr -0.9 1 1 .500 7.01 9 2 2 0 0 0 25.2 36 25 20 1 15 7 1 1 128 49 4.59 1.987 12.6 0.4 5.3 2.5 0.47
162 Game Avg -5.8 6 6 .500 7.01 56 12 12 0 0 0 156 223 155 124 6 93 43 6 6 791 49 4.59 1.987 12.6 0.4 5.3 2.5 0.47

Value Pitching

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Season Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1948 HG NN2 25.2 9 2 25 8.77 4.45 0.20 0.00 100 4.25 -13 -1.2 1.00 0.0 -0.9 -10 .371 .493
1 Yr 25.2 9 2 25 8.77 4.45 0.20 0.00 100 4.25 -13 -1.2 1.00 0.0 -0.9 -10 .371 .493
162 Game Avg 156 56 12 155 8.77 4.45 0.20 0.00 100 4.25 -80 -7.2 1.00 -0.2 -5.8 -65 .371 .493

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Advanced Pitching

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Season Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1948 HG NN2 25.2 0.8 5.5 11.7
1 Yr 25.2 0.8 5.5 11.7
MLB Average 1.5 10.0 9.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Willie Smith?

Willie Smith is 109 years old.

When was Willie Smith born?

Willie Smith was born on April 19, 1915.

Where was Willie Smith born?

Willie Smith was born in Boswell, AL.

How tall is Willie Smith?

Willie Smith is 6-2 (188 cm) tall.

How much did Willie Smith weigh when playing?

Willie Smith weighed 173 lbs (78 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Willie Smith play?

Willie Smith played 1 season.

Is Willie Smith in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did Willie Smith play?

Willie Smith was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Willie Smith have?

Willie Smith had 7 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Willie Smith played for?

Willie Smith played for 1 team, the Homestead Grays.

When did Willie Smith retire?

Willie Smith last played in 1948.

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