Eddie Smith (pitcher)
| Eddie Smith | ||
|---|---|---|
Win–loss record 73–113 | | |
| Earned run average | 3.82 | |
| Strikeouts | 694 | |
| Teams | ||
| Career highlights and awards | ||
Edgar Smith (December 14, 1913 – January 2, 1994) was a
switch-hitter and threw left-handed. He was born in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
.
In a 10-season career, Smith posted a 73–113 record with 694 strikeouts and a 3.82 ERA in 1,5952⁄3 innings pitched.
eighth inning and allowed a two-run home run to left-handed-hitting shortstop Arky Vaughan, putting the AL at a 5–3 disadvantage. But he set down the National League squad in order in the ninth, and came away with the victory when Ted Williams hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the ninth, capping the Junior Circuit's rally.[2]
Smith died in Willingboro Township, New Jersey, at the age of 80.
References
External links
- Eddie Smith MLB - Baseballbiography.com
- Baseball Reference
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