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Dick Smith

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1963-1965 (1963-1965)
Proper Name
Richard Arthur Smith
Positions
OF (32) ... 1B (20)
Positions
OF - 1B
Height / Weight
6-2 / 205
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
May 17,1939
Death Date
February 19,2012   Age:  72.278
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1957-Brooklyn Dodgers
MLB Debut
July 20,1963
MLBAM ID
122448
Retrosheet#
smitd104
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career1421831079.218.549

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1963New York MetsNLMLBNYN1624OF204241001033251000020124719.238.319.286.605.190.048.31310.6421.282.000.00
1964New York MetsNLMLBNYN16251B-OF46941421610362129200022997714.223.247.309.556.138.086.3231.0329.9029.000.00
1965Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2526OF1060000010003010000700.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0042.860.000.00
1963MLBTotal--NYN------204241001033251000020124719.238.319.286.605.190.048.31310.6421.282.00NL1963
1964MLBTotal--NYN------46941421610362129200022997714.223.247.309.556.138.085.3231.0329.9029.00NL1964
1965MLBTotal--LAN------1060000010003010000700.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0042.86NL1965
Tot:MLB (3 yrs)MLB7614218316207946422102241151823.218.260.289.549.148.070.3103.9727.817.00
Tot:NL (3 yrs)NL7614218316207946422102241151823.218.260.289.549.148.070.3103.9727.817.00

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1963New York MetsNLMLB24OF10-78.0150001515001.0001.50.191.716.250.011
1963New York MetsNLMLB241B2-8.0110001111001.0005.51.3812.421.210.09
1964New York MetsNLMLB251B18-137.11431121115615400.9878.61.1210.0811.139.14
1964New York MetsNLMLB25OF13-43.0800088001.0000.60.191.718.028.38
1965Los Angeles DodgersNLMLB26OF9-26.0100011001.0000.10.040.365.690.09
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1963New York MetsNLMLBNYN245111110-20Casey Stengeldnq
1964New York MetsNLMLBNYN255310910-46Casey Stengeldnq
1965Los Angeles DodgersNLMLBLAN2697651-10Walter AlstonWon World Series (Twins)
3 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1967-04-06Traded from Los Angeles Dodgers to Minnesota Twins for Jerry FosnowMinnesota TwinsNoHist
1964-10-15Traded from New York Mets to Los Angeles Dodgers for Larry MillerLos Angeles DodgersNoHist
1962-10-11Sold by Los Angeles Dodgers to New York MetsNew York MetsNoHist
1957-01-01Signed as amateur free agentBrooklyn DodgersNoHist
4 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
99
Power
41
Contact
28
XBH
46
RBIs
26
Runs
60
Hitting
51
Durability
16
Team
.414

[Career Highlights]

[1957]  Drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in Round #0 (#0) out of Oregon State
[1963]  Played for New York Mets (MLB)
[1964]  Played for New York Mets (MLB)
[1965]  Played for Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
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