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: (1871-07-24)July 24, 1871 Union Deposit, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: November 12, 1962(1962-11-12) (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
Washington Senators (1896)

Smith has traditionally been credited with discovering fellow Bucknell pitcher Christy Mathewson while playing in an 1899 alumni game.^[1][2]

References

1. "Harvey F. Smith (1982) - Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame". Bucknell University. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
2. "Dr. Harvey Smith, Surgeon, Discoverer of Mathewson". The New York Times. November 13, 1962. Retrieved December 21, 2023.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)