Jack Smith (outfielder)

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.

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

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)