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Standard Range Factor Baserunners
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Inn Ch PO A E DP Fld% lgFld% RF/9 lgRF9 RF/G lgRFG PB SB Awards
1938 30 2TM NAL RF 8 8 60.0 12 10 0 2 0 .833 .935 1.50 1.37 1.25 0.80
1938 30 CAG NAL RF 7 7 56.0 10 8 0 2 0 .800 .935 1.29 1.37 1.14 0.80
1938 30 KCM NAL RF 1 1 4.0 2 2 0 0 0 1.000 .935 4.50 1.35 2.00 0.80
1938 30 2TM NAL C 6 5 51.0 49 43 5 1 1 .980 .978 8.47 7.66 8.00 4.53 2 12
1938 30 CAG NAL C 3 3 28.0 30 26 3 1 0 .967 .978 9.32 7.65 9.67 4.53 0 7
1938 30 KCM NAL C 3 2 23.0 19 17 2 0 1 1.000 .978 7.43 7.67 6.33 4.53 2 5
1939 31 CAG NAL LF 27 25 198.1 48 42 1 5 0 .896 .932 1.95 1.78 1.59 1.28
1939 31 CAG NAL RF 10 7 73.0 10 9 1 0 1 1.000 .932 1.23 1.52 1.00 1.09
1939 31 CAG NAL CF 6 4 37.0 9 8 1 0 0 1.000 .944 2.19 2.14 1.50 1.55
1939 31 CAG NAL C 1 0 8.0 6 5 1 0 0 1.000 .967 6.75 6.86 6.00 4.90 0 6
1940 32 CAG NAL C 8 8 63.1 39 34 5 0 1 1.000 .986 5.54 7.13 4.88 4.36 1 11
1940 32 2TM 2LG LF 7 6 54.0 15 14 1 0 1 1.000 .949 2.50 1.57 2.14 1.07
1940 32 CAG NAL LF 6 6 46.0 13 12 1 0 1 1.000 .947 2.54 1.55 2.17 0.93
1940 32 HG NN2 LF 1 0 8.0 2 2 0 0 0 1.000 .960 2.25 1.69 2.00 1.90
1942 34 CAG NAL C 13 13 89.0 53 41 5 7 0 .868 .969 4.65 6.55 3.54 4.38 1 16
4 Yrs 28 26 211.1 147 123 16 8 2 .946 .976 5.92 7.01 4.96 4.43 4 45
C (4 Yrs) C 28 26 211.1 147 123 16 8 2 .946 .976 5.92 7.01 4.96 4.43 4 45
LF (2 Yrs) LF 34 31 252.1 63 56 2 5 1 .921 .936 2.07 1.73 1.71 1.24
RF (2 Yrs) RF 18 15 133.0 22 19 1 2 1 .909 .934 1.35 1.45 1.11 0.96
CF (1 Yr) CF 6 4 37.0 9 8 1 0 0 1.000 .944 2.19 2.14 1.50 1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ernie Smith born?

Ernie Smith was born on June 13, 1908.

Where was Ernie Smith born?

Ernie Smith was born in Alexandria, LA.

How tall was Ernie Smith?

Ernie Smith was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Ernie Smith weigh when playing?

Ernie Smith weighed 168 lbs (76 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Ernie Smith play?

Ernie Smith played 5 seasons.

Is Ernie Smith in the Hall of Fame?

Ernie Smith has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Ernie Smith play?

Ernie Smith was an Outfielder and Catcher.

How many hits did Ernie Smith have?

Ernie Smith had 76 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Ernie Smith have?

Ernie Smith had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Ernie Smith's average?

Ernie Smith had a .265 average over his career.

How many teams has Ernie Smith played for?

Ernie Smith played for 3 teams; the Chicago American Giants, Homestead Grays and Kansas City Monarchs.

When did Ernie Smith retire?

Ernie Smith last played in 1942.

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