John Simmons, baseball player, 1949-1949

John Simmons

Born: 7/7/1924 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 8/1/2008 in Farmingdale, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-22 | Final Game: 1949-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: John Earl Simmons

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Biography

John Simmons was a professional baseball player born in 1924, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in the late 1940s. His career spanned from April 22, 1949, to September 25, 1949, during a transitional era in baseball characterized by the post-World War II boom and the gradual integration of the sport. Simmons was primarily positioned as a player who contributed to the roster over 62 games, showcasing his skills and determination in a highly competitive environment. Throughout his short career, Simmons compiled a batting average of .215, recording 20 hits and driving in 5 runs. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence on the field reflected the dedication and perseverance required of players during this period. Although his statistics may not have placed him among the game's greats, Simmons's journey through Major League Baseball is a testament to the myriad of players who contributed to the sport during a time of significant change and evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 93 12 20 0 0 0 5 0 11 6 0.215 0.298 0.215 0.513 -467.2

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career SLG .215 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 29.5% 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
1949 WSN AL 62 93 12 20 0 0 0 5 0 11 6 0.215 .262 (-18%) .343 (-13%) .384 (-44%) .727 (-29%) -467.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 26 0 34 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 WS1 OF 26 0 34 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 18
Right Field 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
New York University New York NY 1942, 1943, 1946