About Bob Smith
Lived 1895 – 1987 (aged 92). Bob Smith was an American baseball player.
Robert Eldridge Smith (April 22, 1895 – July 19, 1987), was a Major League Baseball player. He began his major league career as an infielder, playing two and a half seasons at shortstop for the Boston Braves. Smith was a below-average hitter and fielder for that time, batting .240 with 2 home runs in 221 games in 1923 and 1924 combined. Overall, Smith batted .242 (409-for-1689) with 154 runs, 5 home runs, 166 RBI and 52 walks over 15 seasons.
Smith was converted into a pitcher during the 1925 season. Smith would go on to pitch 12 seasons in the majors for the Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs. During that time, he compiled over 100 major league wins. On May 17, 1927, he pitched all 22 innings in a marathon game as his Boston Braves were defeated by the Chicago Cubs, 4–3.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Smith?
American baseball player, born 1895
When was Bob Smith born?
Bob Smith was born on 22 April 1895 in Rogersville.
When did Bob Smith die?
Bob Smith died on 19 July 1987 in Waycross.
What was Bob Smith's occupation?
Bob Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bob Smith?
Bob Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Smith (pitcher, born 1895)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Smith. https://biography.guide/bob-smith-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bob Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-smith-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-smith-baseball-player/.
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