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Hal Smith

Catcher4 seasons1956–1959

Biography

Hal Smith was a Major League Baseball catcher, born December 7, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 195 pounds, Hal Smith debuted on April 11, 1955 and last played on July 22, 1964.

Over 879 major-league games, Hal Smith batted .267 with 715 hits, 58 home runs, and 323 RBI in 2682 at-bats.

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

Born

December 7, 1930

Birthplace

West Frankfort, IL

Position

Catcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 0", 195 lb

MLB Debut

April 11, 1955

Final Game

July 22, 1964

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 879 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
879	2682	269	715	148	10	58	323	196	361	.267	.317	.394	.711

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1955	Baltimore Orioles	135	424	115	4	52	.271
1956	Baltimore Orioles	77	229	60	3	18	.262
1956	Kansas City Athletics	37	142	39	2	24	.275
1956	?	114	371	99	5	42	.267
1957	Kansas City Athletics	107	360	109	13	41	.303
1958	Kansas City Athletics	99	315	86	5	46	.273
1959	Kansas City Athletics	108	292	84	5	31	.288
1960	Pittsburgh Pirates	77	258	76	11	45	.295
1961	Pittsburgh Pirates	67	193	43	3	26	.223
1962	Houston Colt 45's	109	345	81	12	35	.235
1963	Houston Colt 45's	31	58	14	0	2	.241
1964	Cincinnati Reds	32	66	8	0	3	.121

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Hal Smith appears across the 1956-1959 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Hal Smith played 351 games with 318 hits and 142 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Hal Smith.

Joe Demaestri Harry Simpson Hector Lopez Tom Gorman Alex Kellner Vic Power Bob Cerv George Brunet

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Hal Smith play?

Hal Smith was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Hal Smith play for the Athletics?

Hal Smith appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1956-1959.

Where was Hal Smith born?

Hal Smith was born on December 7, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL.

What were Hal Smith's MLB career stats?

Over 879 MLB games, Hal Smith hit .267 with 715 hits, 58 home runs, and 323 RBI.

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