Nelson Simmons, baseball player, 1984-1987

Nelson Simmons

Born: 6/27/1963 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-04 | Final Game: 1987-05-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Nelson Bernard Simmons

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Biography

Nelson Simmons, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987. Primarily serving as a position player, Simmons appeared in 100 games throughout his career, where he showcased a blend of power and contact hitting. He recorded 86 hits, including 11 home runs, and drove in 40 runs, culminating in a respectable batting average of .261. While his power numbers were modest, his ability to contribute in various facets of the game made him a valuable asset during his time on the field. Simmons played during an era that was transitioning into a more offensive-minded game, characterized by an increase in home runs and a focus on power hitters. Though his major league career was relatively short, ending on May 8, 1987, he left an imprint on the teams he played for. With 2 stolen bases to his credit, Simmons also demonstrated speed and agility, highlighting his versatility as a player. His contributions to the game, while not extensively documented in the annals of baseball history, reflect the spirit of perseverance and the competitive nature of the sport during the mid-1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 330 38 86 14 1 11 40 2 31 54 0.261 0.319 0.409 0.728 -168.2

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.723 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
1984 DET AL 9 30 4 13 2 0 0 3 1 2 5 0.433 — — — — 0.0
1985 DET AL 75 251 31 60 11 0 10 33 1 26 41 0.239 .257 (-7%) .323 (-5%) .390 (+3%) .714 (-1%) -73.0
1987 BAL AL 16 49 3 13 1 1 1 4 0 3 8 0.265 — — — — -95.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 56 53 99 4 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 DET OF 5 4 8 0 0 0
1985 DET OF 38 37 67 2 4 1
1987 BAL OF 13 12 24 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 27
Right Field 30
Designated Hitter 36