Joe Smaza
Joseph Paul Smaza
Born: July 7, 1923
Detroit, MI US
Deceased: May 30, 1979
Royal Oak, MI US
Primary Position: Center field
All Position(s) Played: 1B, OF
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 175
Career: 1946-1950
Major League Statistics
Joe Smaza compiled a career batting average of .288 with 13 home runs and 106 RBI in his 502-game career with the Shreveport Sports, Dallas Rebels, Tulsa Oilers, Sherman-Denison Twins, Memphis Chicks and Williamsport Tigers. He began playing during the 1946 season and last took the field during the 1950 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | AA | TL | Shreveport Sports | 153 | 627 | 571 | 85 | 147 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 51 | 28 | 17 | 40 | 46 | .257 | .307 | .345 | .652 | 197 | 9 | 1 | 15 | ||
| 1947 | AA | TL | (+) Tulsa Oilers | 124 | 405 | 405 | 121 | 26 | 2 | 1 | .299 | .299 | .380 | .679 | 154 | |||||||||||
| 1947 | AA | TL | (+) Dallas Rebels | 124 | 405 | 405 | 121 | 26 | 2 | 1 | .299 | .299 | .380 | .679 | 154 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | B | BSTL | Sherman-Denison Twins | 43 | 165 | 165 | 62 | 11 | 5 | 4 | .376 | .376 | .576 | .952 | 95 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | AA | TL | Dallas Rebels | 87 | 331 | 266 | 37 | 68 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 59 | 32 | .256 | .396 | .346 | .742 | 92 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 1949 | A | EL | Williamsport Tigers | 95 | 334 | 274 | 44 | 75 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 9 | 54 | 26 | .274 | .393 | .376 | .769 | 103 | 0 | 6 | ||||
| 1950 | A | EL | Williamsport Tigers | 124 | 423 | 423 | 138 | 22 | 4 | 3 | .326 | .326 | .418 | .745 | 177 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 502 | 1880 | 1699 | 166 | 490 | 81 | 27 | 13 | 106 | 45 | 18 | 153 | 104 | .288 | .349 | .391 | .739 | 664 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | AA | TL | Shreveport Sports | CF | 141 | 342 | 27 | 12 | 5 | .969 | 2.617 |
| 1946 | AA | TL | Shreveport Sports | 1B | 14 | 117 | 10 | 3 | 8 | .977 | 9.071 |
| 1948 | AA | TL | Dallas Rebels | CF | 70 | 130 | 8 | 2 | 2 | .986 | 1.971 |
| 1948 | AA | TL | Dallas Rebels | 1B | 13 | 107 | 6 | 3 | 10 | .974 | 8.692 |
| 1949 | A | EL | Williamsport Tigers | OF | 80 | 164 | 12 | 21 | 3 | .893 | 2.200 |
| Totals | 318 | 860 | 63 | 41 | 28 | .957 | 2.903 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | AA | Texas League | Shreveport Sports | CHA | ||
| 1947 | AA | Texas League | Dallas Rebels | DET | ||
| 1947 | AA | Texas League | Tulsa Oilers | CHN | ||
| 1948 | AA | Texas League | Dallas Rebels | |||
| 1948 | B | Big State League | Sherman-Denison Twins | WS1 | ||
| 1949 | AA | Southern Association | Memphis Chicks | CHA | ||
| 1949 | A | Eastern League | Williamsport Tigers | DET | ||
| 1950 | A | Eastern League | Williamsport Tigers | DET |
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