| Big Bat Pays Off, Smith Player of the Week Monday, August 27th , 1888 John Smith went on a week-long batting spree against Southern States League pitchers and hauled in the Player of the Week trophy.
The Savannah left fielder battered the opposition for 12 hits in 26 at-bats, no home runs, 6 RBIs and scored 4 runs. He hit .462 and posted a .517 on-base percentage.
Currently Smith is batting .282 with 5 home runs and 27 RBIs. | | |