Fred Smith
Baseball pitcher and outfielder in the 1890s from the United States
About Fred Smith
Lived 1863 – 1941 (aged 77). Fred Smith was an American baseball player.
Frederick Christopher Smith (May, 1865 – November 19, 1926) was an American pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Toledo Maumees of the American Association in 1890. Listed at 5' 11", 156 lb., Smith pitched left handed and threw right handed. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
In his only major league season, Smith started 34 games for the Maumees, relieved in one, and was the second winningest pitcher on the team with his 19–13 record. He hurled two shutouts and had an earned run average of 3.27, which was better than the league's average. He also was one of the league's better fielding pitchers, as he only made five errors in 35 games at the position.
As a hitter, he went 21-for-126 for a .167 batting average, including seven doubles, one triple, 11 runs and 10 RBI in 38 games.
Smith died in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 61.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Smith?
baseball pitcher and outfielder in the 1890s from the United States
When was Fred Smith born?
Fred Smith was born on 25 March 1863 in Baltimore.
When did Fred Smith die?
Fred Smith died on 9 January 1941 in Chicago.
What was Fred Smith's occupation?
Fred Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Fred Smith?
Fred Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Smith (1890s pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Smith. https://biography.guide/fred-smith-baseball-player-1863/
MLA: "Fred Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-smith-baseball-player-1863/.
Chicago: "Fred Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-smith-baseball-player-1863/.
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