Born in Digby in 1856, Charles Smith is one of the best Nova Scotians ever to play Major League Baseball. He was ranked as the finest Canadian-born 2nd baseman to ever play in the Major Leagues, by Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. With Cincinnati, Cleveland, Buffalo, Worchester, Louisville, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Washington and Boston, Smith has played over 1000 Major League games. Along with being named the finest Canadian 2nd baseman to ever play in the Major Leagues, Smith holds the record for most games ever played at 2nd base, by a Canadian.

Of all Canadians to play Major League Baseball, Smith is ranked in the top ten for games played(8th), hits(8th), runs scored(6th), triples(4th) and stolen bases (3rd). Smith is ranked 1st in every offensive category out of all Nova Scotians that have played in the Major Leagues. Although Smith passed away in 1927, it is a great honour for the Hall of Fame to tell everyone of his achievements.