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 | |
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Third Baseman | |
Born: Union Deposit, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 24, 1871|
Died: November 12, 1962 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 91)|
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 December 21, 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Harvey Smith, Surgeon, Discoverer of Mathewson". The New York Times. November 13, 1962. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)