Red Smyth
From BR Bullpen
James Daniel Smyth
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 152 lb.
- Debut August 11, 1915
- Final Game June 18, 1918
- Born January 30, 1893 in Holly Springs, MS USA
- Died April 14, 1958 in Inglewood, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Red Smyth was an outfielder trying to break in with Brooklyn at a time when two thirds of the outfield was Zack Wheat and Casey Stengel. Moving to the St. Louis Cardinals midway through 1917, he had more luck getting playing time in 1917 and 1918. While the infield was anchored by star shortstop Rogers Hornsby, the outfield was less famous.
