Harvey Fetterhoff Smith (July 24, 1871 – November 12, 1962) was a professional baseball player. He played third base in the National League for the Washington Senators in 1896. He went to college at Bucknell University.
| Harvey Smith | |
|---|---|
| Third Baseman | |
| Born: July 24, 1871 Union Deposit, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: November 12, 1962 (aged 91) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 19, 1896, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 26, 1896, for the Washington Senators | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .275 |
| Stolen bases | 9 |
| Runs batted in | 17 |
| Teams | |
Smith has traditionally been credited with discovering fellow Bucknell pitcher Christy Mathewson while playing in an 1899 alumni game.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ "Harvey F. Smith (1982) - Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame". Bucknell University. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Harvey Smith, Surgeon, Discoverer of Mathewson". The New York Times. 13 November 1962. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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