Reggie Smith

Date of birth: 2 April 1945
Primary position: Right Fielder

Elected to Red Sox Hall of Fame: 2000

Career Batting Statistics through 2018 Season

SeasonABRHHRRBIBBSBAVG
196626140000.154
19675657813915615716.246
19685587814815696422.265
1969543871682593547.309
197058010917622745110.303
19716188517530966311.283
19724677512621746815.270
1973423791282169683.303
TOTAL3780592106414953642584.281

Awards and Recognition with Boston

Gold Glove Award (OF), 1968

Memorable Moments for Reggie Smith

  • 2 December 1963 - Boston drafts 18-year-old shortstop and future outfielder Reggie Smith from Minnesota.
  • 18 September 1966 - Reggie Smith makes his major league debut for Boston, patrolling center field and batting lead off for the Red Sox in a 5-3 loss to the Angels at Fenway Park.
  • 20 August 1967 - Reggie Smith becomes the first Red Sox player to hit home runs from both sides of the plate in a single game as Boston wins 12-2 in the opener of a doubleheader against the Angels at Fenway Park.
  • 26 October 1973 - Rick Wise and Bernie Carbo are acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Reggie Smith and Ken Tatum.