George Smith (National League pitcher)
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George Allen Smith born in Byram, Connecticut was a pitcher for the New York Giants
(1916–19), Cincinnati Reds
(1918), Brooklyn Robins
(1918 and 1923) and Philadelphia Phillies
(1919–22).
He helped the Giants win the 1917 National League Pennant.
He led the National League in Home Runs Allowed in 1920 (10) and Losses in 1921 (20).
He ranks 90th on the MLB Career Walks/9IP List (2.01).
In 8 seasons he had a 41-81 Win-Loss record, 229 Games (118 Started), 52 Complete Games, 5 Shutouts, 78 Games Finished, 4 Saves, 1,143 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 1,321 Hits Allowed, 643 Runs Allowed, 494 Earned Runs Allowed, 54 Home Runs Allowed, 255 Walks, 263 Strikeouts, 26 Hit Batsmen, 23 Wild Pitches, 4,874 Batters Faced, 3 Balks, a 3.89 ERA and a 1.378 WHIP.
He went to college at Columbia University
and died in Greenwich, Connecticut
at the age of 72.
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
(1916–19), Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1918), Brooklyn Robins
Los Angeles Dodgers
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(1918 and 1923) and Philadelphia Phillies
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...
(1919–22).
He helped the Giants win the 1917 National League Pennant.
He led the National League in Home Runs Allowed in 1920 (10) and Losses in 1921 (20).
He ranks 90th on the MLB Career Walks/9IP List (2.01).
In 8 seasons he had a 41-81 Win-Loss record, 229 Games (118 Started), 52 Complete Games, 5 Shutouts, 78 Games Finished, 4 Saves, 1,143 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 1,321 Hits Allowed, 643 Runs Allowed, 494 Earned Runs Allowed, 54 Home Runs Allowed, 255 Walks, 263 Strikeouts, 26 Hit Batsmen, 23 Wild Pitches, 4,874 Batters Faced, 3 Balks, a 3.89 ERA and a 1.378 WHIP.
He went to college at Columbia University
Columbia University
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and died in Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 61,171. It is home to many hedge funds and other financial service companies. Greenwich is the southernmost and westernmost municipality in Connecticut and is 38+ minutes ...
at the age of 72.