About Jack Smith
Lived 1895 – 1972 (aged 76). Jack Smith was an American baseball player.
Jack Smith (June 23, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1915–1926) and Boston Braves (1926–1929). Smith batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Chicago.
In a 15-season career, Smith posted a .287 batting average (1301-for-4532) with 783 runs, 40 home runs, 382 RBI and 228 stolen bases in 1406 games played.
Smith died in Westchester, Illinois, at the age of 76.
Best season (1922): .374, 172 runs, 71 RBI, 688 hits, 52 doubles, 31 triples, 162 home runs
Highlights Collected 228 stolen bases 6-times stole 20 or more bases (a career-high 32 in 1923) Posted six .300 seasons (four straight, in 1920-23) Had five straight hits as a pinch-hitter (1917) Led National League with nine pinch-hits (1928) As a right fielder, made an unassisted double play (August 25, 1925)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Smith?
center fielder/right fielder in Major League Baseball
When was Jack Smith born?
Jack Smith was born on 23 June 1895 in Chicago.
When did Jack Smith die?
Jack Smith died on 2 May 1972 in Westchester.
What was Jack Smith's occupation?
Jack Smith was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Smith?
Jack Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Smith (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Smith. https://biography.guide/jack-smith-baseball-player-1895/
MLA: "Jack Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-smith-baseball-player-1895/.
Chicago: "Jack Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-smith-baseball-player-1895/.
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