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Switched to Red Sox from the Senators before beginning of 1951 season. Hit .235 in 90 games for Senators in 1950. Drove in 30 runs. With Senators from end of 1939 season through 1950, except for 1943, spent in service. In 1948, caught 93 games, batting .259. In 1949, hit .271 in 109 games, driving over 42 tailies. Led the American League catchers in fielding with a percentage of .992.
Will hit the 50th HR of his career on 4/25/22 in what was his 233rd game. Another former Dodgers backstop, Mike Piazza, also stood on 50 through 233 contests. They are the two fastest catchers (primary position) in NL history to reach the half-century mark in longballs. "I think he's the best catcher in all of Baseball," says Smith's manager, Dave Roberts.
Possessed with sure hands and an accurate arm, Denis is a true asset to any club. The shortstop was plagued with injuries this past season and the Braves were at a loss for an adequate replacement.
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