Edgar Smith (pitcher)
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Edgar Eugene Smith was an American
professional baseball player who played in the outfield
and was a pitcher
in Major League Baseball
from to and then again in . He began his career with the 1883 Providence Grays
, and played in two games, then later in the season he played in one game for the Philadelphia Quakers
. In ), he played in 14 games for the Washington Statesmen
, and he returned to the Grays for one game. After the 1885 season, he didn't play in the major leagues again until 1890, when he played in eight games for the Cleveland Spiders
. Smith died at the age of 30 in his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island
, and is interred at the Swan Point Cemetery
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional baseball player who played in the outfield
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
and was a pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
from to and then again in . He began his career with the 1883 Providence Grays
Providence Grays
The Providence Grays were a Major League Baseball team based in Providence, Rhode Island who played in the National League from until . The Grays played at Messer Field in the Olneyville neighborhood. The team won the National League title twice, in and...
, and played in two games, then later in the season he played in one game for the Philadelphia Quakers
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. In ), he played in 14 games for the Washington Statesmen
Washington Nationals (AA)
The Washington Nationals of 1884 were a short-lived baseball team in the American Association. They won 12 games and lost 51. Their home games were played at Athletic Park in Washington, D.C. They are also known as the Washington Statesmen....
, and he returned to the Grays for one game. After the 1885 season, he didn't play in the major leagues again until 1890, when he played in eight games for the Cleveland Spiders
Cleveland Spiders
The Cleveland Spiders were a Major League Baseball team which played between 1887 and 1899 in Cleveland, Ohio. The team played at National League Park from 1889 to 1890 and at League Park from 1891 to 1899.- 1887-1891 :...
. Smith died at the age of 30 in his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
, and is interred at the Swan Point Cemetery
Swan Point Cemetery
Swan Point Cemetery is a cemetery located in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Established in 1846 on a 60 acre plot of land. It has approximately 40,000 interments.- History :...
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External links
- Edgar Smith's career minor league statistics