Eddie Smith | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: December 14, 1913 Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey |
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Died: January 2, 1994 Willingboro Township, New Jersey |
(aged 80)|
Batted: Switch | Threw: Left |
MLB debut | |
September 20, 1936 for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 20, 1947 for the Boston Red Sox | |
Career statistics | |
Pitching Record | 73-113 |
Earned run average | 3.82 |
Strikeouts | 694 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Edgar (Eddie) Smith (December 14, 1913 - January 2, 1994) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1936–1939), Chicago White Sox (1939–1943, 1946–1947) and Boston Red Sox (1947[end]). Smith 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 1,595-2/3 innings pitched.
Joe DiMaggio started his 56 game hitting streak on May 15, 1941 by getting one hit in four at bats against Smith.[1]
Smith died in Willingboro Township, New Jersey, at the age of 80.
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