Mike Simms, baseball player, 1990-1999

Mike Simms

Born: 1/12/1967 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-09-05 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Howard Simms

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Biography

Mike Simms was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. Over the course of his career, Simms appeared in 330 games, showcasing his abilities as a position player. He recorded a total of 163 hits, which included 36 home runs and 121 runs batted in, contributing to a career batting average of .247. Known for his power at the plate, Simms also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases. Simms played during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with the increasing emphasis on offensive production in the late 1990s. His contributions were part of a generation that witnessed a surge in home run totals and a shift in playing styles, as teams began to prioritize power hitters. While not a superstar, Simms carved out a niche for himself in the league, leaving a mark through his solid performances and reliability as a role player. His career spanned nearly a decade, and he remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the intricacies of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
330 660 92 163 33 1 36 121 4 69 175 0.247 0.323 0.464 0.786 678.9

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .464 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.786 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — +5.6% above 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
1990 HOU NL 12 13 3 4 1 0 1 2 0 0 4 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1991 HOU NL 49 123 18 25 5 0 3 16 1 18 38 0.203 .255 (-21%) .323 (-7%) .384 (-18%) .708 (-13%) -253.6
1992 HOU NL 15 24 1 6 1 0 1 3 0 2 9 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1994 HOU NL 6 12 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1995 HOU NL 50 121 14 31 4 0 9 24 1 13 28 0.256 .266 (-4%) .337 (+1%) .417 (+23%) .755 (+13%) 279.8
1996 HOU NL 49 68 6 12 2 1 1 8 1 4 16 0.176 .269 (-35%) .340 (-32%) .426 (-35%) .767 (-33%) -424.1
1997 TEX AL 59 111 13 28 8 0 5 22 0 8 27 0.252 .266 (-5%) .336 (-12%) .419 (+10%) .756 (avg) -49.3
1998 TEX AL 86 186 36 55 11 0 16 46 0 24 47 0.296 .266 (+11%) .335 (+14%) .420 (+46%) .755 (+32%) 1126.2
1999 TEX AL 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1998 ALDS2 TEX 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 56 36 321 28 4 29
OF 140 104 158 7 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 HOU 1B 6 1 20 1 0 2
1991 HOU OF 41 38 44 4 6 0
1992 HOU 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1992 HOU OF 9 6 6 2 0 0
1994 HOU OF 3 3 6 0 1 0
1995 HOU 1B 25 23 204 17 1 17
1995 HOU OF 12 11 17 0 0 0
1996 HOU 1B 5 0 7 1 0 0
1996 HOU OF 12 9 17 0 0 0
1997 TEX 1B 2 2 13 1 1 2
1997 TEX OF 19 10 23 0 1 0
1998 TEX 1B 16 10 73 7 2 8
1998 TEX OF 43 27 45 1 0 0
1999 TEX 1B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1999 TEX OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 56
Left Field 15
Right Field 126
Designated Hitter 56

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 TEX AL $625,000
1998 TEX AL $275,000
1997 TEX AL $200,000
1996 HOU NL $160,000
1995 HOU NL $125,000
1994 HOU NL $120,000
1992 HOU NL $115,000
1990 HOU NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $1,720,000