Edgar Smith (pitcher)

Edgar Eugene Smith (June 12, 1862 ā€“ November 3, 1892) was an American professional baseball player who played in the outfield and was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1885 and then again in 1890.[1] He began his career with the 1883 Providence Grays, and played in two games, then later in the season he played in one game for the Philadelphia Quakers. In 1884, he played in 14 games for the Washington Statesmen, and he returned to the Grays for one game. After the 1885 season, he didn't play in the major leagues again until 1890, when he played in eight games for the Cleveland Spiders.[1] Smith died at the age of 30 in his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, and is interred at the Swan Point Cemetery.[1]

Edgar Smith
Outfielder/Pitcher
Born: (1862-06-12)June 12, 1862
Providence, Rhode Island
Died: November 3, 1892(1892-11-03) (aged 30)
Providence, Rhode Island
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 25, 1883, for the Providence Grays
Last MLB appearance
August 12, 1890, for the Cleveland Spiders
MLB statistics
Games played26
runs scored10
Batting average.184
Teams

References

  1. "Edgar Smith's career statistics". retrosheet.org. Retrosheet, Inc. Retrieved 3 December 2009.


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