About Earl Smith
Lived 1897 – 1963 (aged 66). Earl Smith was an American baseball player.
Earl Sutton Smith (February 14, 1897 – June 8, 1963) was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1930. He would play for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals.
In 860 games over 12 seasons, Smith posted a .303 batting average (686-for-2264) with 225 runs, 115 doubles, 19 triples, 46 home runs, 355 RBI, 247 bases on balls.374 on-base percentage and .432 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .971 fielding percentage. In five World Series over 17 games (1921,'22,'25,'27 and '28) Smith batted .239 (11-for-46) with no runs or RBI.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Earl Smith?
American baseball player (1897-1963)
When was Earl Smith born?
Earl Smith was born on 14 February 1897 in Sheridan.
When did Earl Smith die?
Earl Smith died on 8 June 1963 in Little Rock.
What was Earl Smith's occupation?
Earl Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Earl Smith?
Earl Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Earl Smith (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Smith. https://biography.guide/earl-smith-baseball-player-1897/
MLA: "Earl Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-smith-baseball-player-1897/.
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