Hack Simmons

Born: 1/29/1885 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 4/26/1942 in Arverne, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-15 | Final Game: 1915-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: George Washington Simmons

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Biography

Hack Simmons was a professional baseball player born in 1885 who made his mark in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would soon follow. Simmons played as a position player from 1910 until his retirement on June 30, 1915. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 305 games, where he registered a total of 234 hits, accumulating a batting average of .246. His contributions to his teams included 2 home runs and 102 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during his tenure. In addition to his offensive output, Simmons was known for his speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 28 stolen bases. His playing style and contributions came at a time when baseball was evolving, and players like Simmons helped lay the groundwork for future generations. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hack Simmons remains a part of baseball history, representing the grit and determination of early 20th-century ballplayers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
305	951	115	234	43	9	2	102	28	85	98	0.246	0.318	0.317	0.635	-849.0

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — near 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
1910	DET	AL	42	110	12	25	3	1	0	9	1	10	14	0.227	.249 (-9%)	.317 (-5%)	.326 (-17%)	.644 (-11%)	-164.4
1912	NYY	AL	110	401	45	96	17	2	0	41	19	33	49	0.239	.268 (-11%)	.335 (-8%)	.358 (-19%)	.694 (-14%)	-983.4
1914	BLF	FL	114	352	50	95	16	5	1	38	7	32	26	0.270	.255 (+6%)	.322 (+6%)	.339 (+4%)	.661 (+5%)	345.9
1915	BLF	FL	39	88	8	18	7	1	1	14	1	10	9	0.205	.250 (-18%)	.318 (-8%)	.332 (+3%)	.651 (-3%)	-47.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	39	20	387	19	7	19
2B	127	0	205	280	24	27
3B	8	6	9	23	2	0
OF	88	1	114	11	15	3
SS	6	0	10	10	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	DET	1B	22	20	229	13	4	10
1910	DET	3B	7	6	9	15	2	0
1910	DET	OF	2	1	2	0	0	0
1912	NYA	1B	13	0	131	4	2	7
1912	NYA	2B	88	0	162	207	21	23
1912	NYA	SS	4	0	6	8	1	0
1914	BLF	1B	4	0	27	2	1	2
1914	BLF	2B	26	0	32	53	3	4
1914	BLF	3B	1	0	0	8	0	0
1914	BLF	OF	73	0	91	10	12	3
1914	BLF	SS	2	0	4	2	1	1
1915	BLF	2B	13	0	11	20	0	0
1915	BLF	OF	13	0	21	1	3	0