Harvey Smith (baseball)
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 | |
|---|---|
| Third Baseman | |
| Born: July 24, 1871 Union Deposit, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: November 12, 1962 (aged 91) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
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 | |
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Smith has traditionally been credited with discovering fellow Bucknell pitcher Christy Mathewson while playing in an 1899 alumni game.
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