Simon Pond, baseball player, 2004-2004

Simon Pond

Born: 10/27/1976 in North Vancouver, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2004-04-07 | Final Game: 2004-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Simon Emilio Pond

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Biography

Simon Pond, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but memorable impact in Major League Baseball during the 2004 season. Primarily playing as a position player, Pond's career spanned from April 7, 2004, to June 5, 2004, during which he played in 16 games. Although he faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .163, he recorded 8 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 6 runs, showcasing flashes of potential in his limited opportunities. Pond's time in the majors came during an era characterized by powerful offensive output and a growing emphasis on home runs, making his lone long ball a noteworthy highlight of his short stint. Despite not achieving extensive success, his journey to the big leagues and subsequent career serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspire to make their mark in the highly competitive world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 49 4 8 2 0 1 6 0 5 12 0.163 0.250 0.265 0.515 -282.0

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 32.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 TOR AL 16 49 4 8 2 0 1 6 0 5 12 0.163 — — — — -282.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 9 18 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 TOR OF 9 9 18 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 TOR AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $300,000