Brian Simmons, baseball player, 1998-2001

Brian Simmons

Born: 9/4/1973 in Mount Lebanon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-21 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Brian Lee Simmons

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Biography

Brian Simmons, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1998 to 2001. Primarily positioned as a position player, Simmons made his mark in Major League Baseball over the course of 119 games. Throughout his professional journey, he recorded a total of 55 hits, which included 8 home runs and 31 RBIs, contributing to a career batting average of .218. He also showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 5 bases during his time in the league. Simmons’ career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more power hitters and an increasing emphasis on offensive production. While he may not have achieved the lofty statistics of some of his contemporaries, Simmons’ versatility and determination allowed him to make his presence felt on the field. His contributions, though modest, were part of the rich tapestry of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time that saw a blend of emerging talent and seasoned veterans. Upon retiring in 2001, Simmons left behind a legacy rooted in hard work and the unyielding spirit that characterizes the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 252 26 55 8 3 8 31 5 17 58 0.218 0.269 0.369 0.638 -975.8

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1998 CHW AL 5 19 4 7 0 0 2 6 0 0 2 0.368 — — — — 0.0
1999 CHW AL 54 126 14 29 3 3 4 17 4 9 30 0.230 .271 (-15%) .344 (-18%) .433 (-9%) .778 (-13%) -337.4
2001 TOR AL 60 107 8 19 5 0 2 8 1 8 26 0.178 .263 (-33%) .332 (-28%) .426 (-34%) .758 (-32%) -638.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 88 48 151 3 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 CHA OF 5 4 13 0 0 0
1999 CHA OF 46 29 79 2 2 1
2001 TOR OF 37 15 59 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 49
Center Field 27
Right Field 16
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 TOR AL $225,000
2000 CHA AL $225,000
1999 CHA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $650,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1993, 1994