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Smith homered in his first major league game, with the Cardinals in 1957. Never a regular, he was described by ex-teammate Bill White as "the ultimate six o'clock hitter," meaning he would homer in batting practice, but rarely in a game. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 20, 1958: The Giants Ruben Gomez gives up three hits, all to Bobby Gene Smith, as the Giants beat St. Louis 5–1. Willie Mays's three hits raises his average to .340, and he steals his 30th base, the first to steal 30 three times since Kiki Cuyler in 1930.