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One of the few major leaguers whose careers began in the Federal League, Smith debuted as a 19-year-old shortstop with the 1914 Chicago entry. He was a first-stringer only in 1915. When the Feds folded, he went on to appear in six seasons with five National League teams. (AL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » February 22, 1919: The Braves trade INF Jimmy Smith to the Giants for 1B Walter Holke. » September 3, 1922: The Giants pull off a 2nd inning triple play against the Phils. With runners on 1B and 2B Jimmy Smith pops up and the infield fly rule is called. Although Smith is called out, Frisch fails to catch the ball, and the runners take off. Giants right fielder Ross Youngs picks the ball up and the relay catches runner Cliff Lee at 3B for out #2. 3B Heinie Groh's throw and relay catch Sam Leslie at 1B for the 3rd out. The Giants then break a 7–7 tie in the 9th when Frankie Frisch scores from 2B on a muffed 6–3 play that Phils pitcher Jimmy Ring bobbles.