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Athletics Franchise · 1938–1939

Dave Smith

Pitcher2 seasons1938–1939

Biography

Dave Smith was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born December 17, 1914 in Sellers, SC. A right-handed pitcher listed at 5' 10" and 170 pounds, Dave Smith debuted on June 16, 1938 and last played on April 23, 1939.

Across 22 big-league appearances, Dave Smith went 2-1 with a 5.08 ERA, 13 strikeouts, and 44.1 innings pitched.

Every one of Dave's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
December 17, 1914
Birthplace
Sellers, SC
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
5' 10", 170 lb
MLB Debut
June 16, 1938
Final Game
April 23, 1939
Seasons with A's
2

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 22 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
215.08220044.113301.83
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1938Philadelphia Athletics215.0844.113
1939Philadelphia Athletics00-.--0.00

Season-by-Season

1939Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher1938Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Dave Smith appears across the 1938 and 1939 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Dave Smith pitched in 22 games with 13 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Dave Smith.

Bob JohnsonFrankie HayesSam ChapmanWally MosesDick SiebertHal WagnerLou FinneyBuck Ross

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Dave Smith play?
Dave Smith was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Dave Smith play for the Athletics?
Dave Smith appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1938 and 1939.
Where was Dave Smith born?
Dave Smith was born on December 17, 1914 in Sellers, SC.
What were Dave Smith's MLB career stats?
Over 22 games from 1938, Dave Smith went 2-1 with a 5.08 ERA and 13 strikeouts.

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