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Pop Smith

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Charles Marvin "Pop" Smith (October 12, 1856 – April 18, 1927) was a Canadian Major League Baseball player from Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. He played as an infielder for 10 teams over his 12-year career, spanning from 1880 to 1891.

On April 17, 1890, Smith became the first player to go to the plate six times and not have an official at-bat. He received five walks and was hit by the pitch his last plate appearance.

Smith died in Boston, M*achusetts, at the age of 70, and was buried in Brighton's Evergreen Cemetery. In 2005, he was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

See also

  • List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders

References

    External links

    • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or:Baseball Reference (Minors)
    • SABR Biographical Project