Jean Smith (baseball), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jean Smith (baseball)

baseball player from the United States

Date of Birth: 09-May-1928

Place of Birth: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 13-Mar-2011

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Jean Smith (baseball)

  • Jean Marie Smith (May 9, 1928 – March 13, 2011) was an outfielder and relief pitcher who played from 1948 through 1954 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
  • Listed at 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m), 128.
  • lb, she batted and threw right-handed.Jean Smith entered the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1948, beginning her career at outfield and later doubling as a reliever until the final season of play in 1954.
  • Regarded as a disciplined hitter and a daring base runner, she posted a robust .334 on-base percentage and a 1.77 walk-to-strikeout ratio, while utilizing her speed to snatch 194 stolen bases in 567 career games.
  • A member of a championship team, she also played in five out of seven possible playoffs.

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