Heinie Smith
| Heinie Smith | ||
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Runs batted in | 92 | |
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George Henry "Heinie" Smith (October 24, 1871 – June 25, 1939) was an American
Career
In his best season in 1902, Smith hit .252 and posted career-highs in games (138),
In his career, Smith posted a .238 batting average with three home runs and 91 RBIs in 311 games played.
After Major League career
Following his majors career, Smith played and managed in the International League for the Buffalo Bisons and coached the University at Buffalo baseball team in 1915[1] and 1916.[2]
Smith died in Buffalo, New York at the age of 67.[3]
Major League Heinie's
"Heinie" was a common nickname for German baseball players in the early part of the 20th century.[citation needed] Smith was one of 22 Major League Heinie's in the first half of the 20th century. They include Heinie Manush, Heinie Groh, Heinie Zimmerman, Heinie Beckendorf and Heinie Schuble. In the 60-plus years since the end of World War II, there has not been a single Heinie in Major League Baseball.[citation needed]
See also
- List of Major League Baseball player–managers
References
- ^ "1915 Buffalo Baseball Archived 2015-02-05 at the Wayback Machine", University at Buffalo Digital Collections – February 5, 2015.
- ^ "1916 Buffalo Baseball Archived 2014-02-21 at the Wayback Machine", University at Buffalo Digital Collections – July 11, 2013.
- ^ "G. H. (Heinie) Smith.", New York Post – June 26, 1939.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- University at Buffalo Libraries – U.B. Sports History Collection