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Mike Schmidt League
6-1-2335
Darrin Smith Right Field
Retired (1982, Age 40)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
AVG .281 Total Rating C+   Bats/Throws L/L
OPS .778 Status Deceased (2026) Option Years 0  
H 1779 Age at Death 84 Date of Birth 08-27-1942
HR 167 Drafted Round 2, Pick 32
(1961)
Majors Svc Time 18 years
(50 games)
RBI 859
SB 104
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R A- Contact vs. L Endurance B-   Ldrship D+
Power vs. R C+ Power vs. L C- Velocity D-   Mentor vR
Speed C- Bunt C+ Control D-   Mentor vL C-
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range WS Rings 0
1B (89.8%) LF A+ (99.0%) Arm WS Appearances 0
2B A+ (95.3%) CF (85.0%)   Health LCS Appearances 3
3B --- RF A+ (100%)   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1982-11-01Darrin Smith has retired from the Brooklyn Beatniks
1981-04-04The Brooklyn Beatniks have re-claimed Darrin Smith from the waiver wire.
1981-04-03The Brooklyn Beatniks have promoted Fred Helms to the major league team. The Brooklyn Beatniks have promoted Dixie Stewart to the major league team. The Brooklyn Beatniks have designated Darrin Smith for assignment. The Brooklyn Beatniks have sent Johnny French to the minors.
1976-03-25A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Beatniks and the New York Highlanders. The New York Highlanders receive Paul Berger, Ted Johnson, Hal Allison, Joseph Portugal, Paul Sheridan, Danny Knight from the Brooklyn Beatniks in exchange for Bill Rosario, Bill Osborne, Elmer Cohen, Bob Tincup, Bubba Johnson, Paul Quinones, Todd McCall, Andy Cole, Darrin Smith, Joe Ferguson, Bruce Corriden.
1972-04-25Darrin Smith of the New York Highlanders is injured and is expected to be out 27 days.
1965-04-25The New York Highlanders have promoted Darrin Smith to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have designated Randy Dashner for assignment.
1964-07-28The New York Highlanders have promoted Elmer Cohen to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have sent Darrin Smith to the minors.
1964-07-06The New York Highlanders have promoted Darrin Smith to the major league team.
1963-04-13The New York Highlanders have sent Darrin Smith to the minors.
1962-08-23The New York Highlanders have promoted Darrin Smith to the major league team.
1962-06-05The New York Highlanders have promoted Carl Streuli to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have sent Darrin Smith to the minors.
1962-05-05The New York Highlanders have promoted Darrin Smith to the major league team. The New York Highlanders have sent Rich James to the minors.
1962-05-02A trade has been completed between the New York Highlanders and the New York Metropolitans. The New York Metropolitans receive Red Walker, Draft Pick - 1963 Round 3 (NYA) from the New York Highlanders in exchange for Darrin Smith.
1962-03-25A trade has been completed between the Chicago Oktoberfest and the New York Metropolitans. The New York Metropolitans receive Silver Clendenon, Darrin Smith, Draft Pick - 1963 Round 1 (CHN), Draft Pick - 1962 Round 1 (CHN) from the Chicago Oktoberfest in exchange for Kirby Campbell.