Robert Eldridge Smith (April 22, 1895 – July 19, 1987), was a Major League Baseball player. He began his major league career as an infielder, playing two and a half seasons at shortstop for the Boston Braves. Smith was a below-average hitter and fielder for that time, batting .240 with 2 home runs in 221 games in 1923 and 1924 combined. Overall, Smith batted .242 (409-for-1689) with 154 runs, 5 home runs, 166 RBI and 52 walks over 15 seasons.