Charles J. Smith (December 11, 1840 – November 15, 1897) was a

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. He played in 14 games for the

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in 1871, hitting .264 in 72 at bats. In the pre-professional era of early baseball, Smith played for the amateur

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until 1858, when he joined the

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, for whom he played until 1870.

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Baseball Reference
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