Edgar Smith

Edgar Eugene Smith (June 12, 1862 – November 3, 1892) was an American professional baseball outfielder and pitcher in Major League Baseball from to and then again in . He stood tall and weighed . Smith batted and threw right-handed.

A native of Providence, Rhode Island, Smith became a well-known amateur baseball player in New England. He made his major league debut in 1883 with his hometown Providence Grays, playing two games at first base for them. He also pitched one game for the Philadelphia Quakers that year, allowing 17 runs and taking the loss. In 1884, he played in 14 games for the Washington Statesmen, serving as both a pitcher and an outfielder. While he returned to playing amateur baseball in Providence in 1885, the Grays had him pitch for them on August 5 when their other starting pitchers were unavailable; Smith allowed just one earned run in the start as he defeated the St. Louis Maroons. He would not play again in the major leagues until 1890, when he finished his career by making eight appearances for the Cleveland Spiders. On November 3, 1892, he died of a pulmonary hemorrhage caused by tuberculosis.

Baseball career Providence Grays and Philadelphia Quakers (1883) Edgar Eugene Smith was born on June 12, 1862, in Providence, Rhode Island. He lived at 18 Dexter Street. In his hometown, he gained local distinction as an amateur baseball player. His services were in demand because he could play several positions: pitcher, left field, right field, and occasionally first base. He was the team's starting pitcher in six of these contests. Smith completed five of his starts but lost four out of five decisions, posting a 4.30 earned run average (ERA). He struck out 11 batters and walked 10, allowing 42 hits in 44 innings pitched. His other appearances were all in the outfield. In 24 at bats, Smith batted .292 with two runs scored, seven hits (one of which was a triple), and four RBI. He also walked four times. His final major league appearance came on August 12, 1890.

Career statistics Altogether, Smith played 26 games in the major leagues. In 11 pitching appearances, he had a 2–7 record, a 5.05 ERA, 18 strikeouts, 18 walks, and 96 hits allowed in 82 innings. As a hitter, he batted .184 with 10 runs scored, 18 hits, one double, two triples, no home runs, and six RBI.

Death Not long after his final game, Smith was stricken with tuberculosis. On November 3, 1892, he died in Providence at the age of 30. The cause of death was a pulmonary hemorrhage caused by the tuberculosis. Smith was interred at the Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.