David Smith
David Charles Smith
Born: July 19, 1944
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B, OF
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175
Career: 1965-1969
David Smith compiled a career batting average of .253 with 27 home runs and 159 RBI in his 419-game career with the Auburn Mets, Greenville Mets, Williamsport Mets, Jacksonville Suns, Buffalo Bisons and Memphis Blues. He began playing during the 1965 season and last took the field during the 1969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | NYPL | Auburn Mets | 124 | 560 | 520 | 73 | 137 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 14 | 11 | 29 | 115 | .263 | .309 | .375 | .684 | 195 | 6 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 1966 | AA | EL | Williamsport Mets | 20 | 72 | 69 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 | .261 | .282 | .275 | .557 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1966 | A | SALL3 | Greenville Mets | 97 | 401 | 368 | 65 | 108 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 62 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 56 | .293 | .330 | .448 | .778 | 165 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 1967 | AAA | IL | (+) Buffalo Bisons | 78 | 222 | 211 | 13 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 43 | .204 | .225 | .237 | .462 | 50 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1967 | AAA | IL | (+) Jacksonville Suns | 78 | 222 | 211 | 13 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 43 | .204 | .225 | .237 | .462 | 50 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1968 | AAA | IL | Jacksonville Suns | 7 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .125 | .125 | .188 | .312 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1968 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | 80 | 302 | 287 | 20 | 57 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 45 | .199 | .233 | .286 | .519 | 82 | 8 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1969 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | 91 | 335 | 307 | 36 | 75 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 38 | .244 | .284 | .290 | .574 | 89 | 6 | 8 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 419 | 1686 | 1567 | 201 | 397 | 47 | 14 | 27 | 159 | 28 | 23 | 67 | 270 | .253 | .293 | .353 | .645 | 553 | 0 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | NYPL | Auburn Mets | SS | 124 | 206 | 380 | 55 | 69 | .914 | 4.726 |
| 1966 | A | SALL3 | Greenville Mets | SS | 97 | 150 | 253 | 36 | 42 | .918 | 4.155 |
| 1966 | AA | EL | Williamsport Mets | 2B | 12 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 3 | .952 | 3.333 |
| 1967 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | OF | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 1967 | AAA | IL | Jacksonville Suns | SS | 11 | 22 | 26 | 6 | 4 | .889 | 4.364 |
| 1968 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | 2B | 56 | 117 | 130 | 11 | 34 | .957 | 4.411 |
| 1968 | AAA | IL | Jacksonville Suns | 2B | 4 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | .905 | 4.750 |
| 1968 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | 3B | 17 | 17 | 29 | 4 | 6 | .920 | 2.706 |
| 1969 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | 3B | 8 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 4 | .844 | 3.375 |
| 1969 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | 2B | 58 | 137 | 157 | 9 | 41 | .970 | 5.069 |
| 1969 | AA | TL | Memphis Blues | SS | 15 | 18 | 33 | 6 | 7 | .895 | 3.400 |
| Totals | 404 | 706 | 1059 | 136 | 210 | .928 | 4.369 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | A | New York-Pennsylvania League | Auburn Mets | NYN | ||
| 1966 | A | Western Carolinas League | Greenville Mets | NYN | ||
| 1966 | AA | Eastern League | Williamsport Mets | NYN | ||
| 1967 | AAA | International League | Jacksonville Suns | NYN | ||
| 1967 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | CIN | ||
| 1968 | AA | Texas League | Memphis Blues | NYN | ||
| 1968 | AAA | International League | Jacksonville Suns | NYN | ||
| 1969 | AA | Texas League | Memphis Blues | NYN |
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