Homer Smotherman
Homer Lee Smotherman
Born: May 7, 1926
Deceased: October 14, 1999
Turpin, OK US
Primary Position: Outfield
Bats: Left
Throws:
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175
Career: 1947-1949
Homer Smotherman compiled a career batting average of .279 with 5 home runs and 37 RBI in his 265-game career with the Lawton Giants, Ardmore Indians, Tucson Cowboys, Burlington Indians and Spartanburg Peaches. He began playing during the 1947 season and last took the field during the 1949 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | SOSL | (+) Lawton Giants | 124 | 444 | 444 | 114 | 11 | 17 | 3 | .257 | .257 | .378 | .635 | 168 | |||||||||||
| 1947 | D | SOSL | (+) Ardmore Indians | 124 | 444 | 444 | 114 | 11 | 17 | 3 | .257 | .257 | .378 | .635 | 168 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | C | AZTX | Tucson Cowboys | 133 | 523 | 523 | 163 | 24 | 12 | 4 | .312 | .312 | .426 | .738 | 223 | |||||||||||
| 1949 | C | CENA2 | Burlington Indians | 47 | 187 | 159 | 22 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 25 | 19 | .283 | .380 | .340 | .720 | 54 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| 1949 | B | TRIS5 | Spartanburg Peaches | 85 | 362 | 302 | 45 | 67 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 52 | 50 | .222 | .344 | .301 | .645 | 91 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Totals | 265 | 1072 | 984 | 67 | 275 | 42 | 18 | 5 | 37 | 14 | 0 | 77 | 69 | .279 | .334 | .374 | .708 | 368 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | B | TRIS5 | Spartanburg Peaches | OF | 84 | 158 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .964 | 1.929 |
| 1949 | C | CENA2 | Burlington Indians | OF | 47 | 94 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .971 | 2.128 |
| Totals | 131 | 252 | 10 | 9 | 0 | .967 | 2.000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | D | Sooner State League | Lawton Giants | |||
| 1947 | D | Sooner State League | Ardmore Indians | CLE | ||
| 1948 | C | Arizona-Texas League | Tucson Cowboys | CLE | ||
| 1949 | C | Central Association | Burlington Indians | CLE | ||
| 1949 | B | Tri-State League | Spartanburg Peaches | CLE |
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