Jack Smith (June 23, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1915–1926) and Boston Braves (1926–1929). Smith batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Chicago.

In a 15-season career, Smith posted a .287 batting average (1301-for-4532) with 783 runs, 40 home runs, 382 RBI and 228 stolen bases in 1406 games played.

Jack Smith (outfielder)

Smith died in Westchester, Illinois, at the age of 76.

Jack Smith (outfielder)

Best season

(1922): .310, 117 runs, 46 RBI, 158 hits, 23 doubles, 12 triples, 8 home runs

Highlights

Collected 228 stolen bases

6-times stole 20 or more bases (a career-high 32 in 1923) Posted six .300 seasons (four straight, in 1920-23) Had five straight hits as a pinch-hitter (1917) Led National League with nine pinch-hits (1928) As a right fielder, made an unassisted double play (August 25, 1925)

Jack Smith (outfielder)

See also

List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders

Sources

Baseball Library

Baseball Reference

Boston Braves players

St. Louis Cardinals players

Major League Baseball center fielders

Major League Baseball right fielders

Minor league baseball managers

London Tecumsehs (baseball) players

Toledo Mud Hens players

Baltimore Orioles (International League) players

York Dukes players

Kansas City Blues (baseball) players

1895 births

1972 deaths

Baseball players from Chicago