Willie Simms

Born: 12/23/1908 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 5/10/2002 in Perris, CA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Willie Simms, born in 1908, is an active position player in professional baseball, known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. Over the course of his career, he has played in 229 games, accumulating 207 hits, which reflects his consistent ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. With a batting average of .235, Simms showcases his skills as a reliable, albeit occasionally streaky hitter. He has also demonstrated his speed on the bases, amassing 33 stolen bases and adding an element of excitement to his playing style. Simms is recognized for his power-hitting potential as well, having hit 5 home runs and driven in 78 runs throughout his career. Simms' contributions to the game extend beyond individual statistics, as he has been selected as an All-Star once, highlighting his impact in key moments and his recognition among peers. As a player active in the modern era, he navigates the evolving landscape of baseball, which is characterized by advanced analytics and a greater emphasis on power hitting and base running. Despite the challenges of competing in a league filled with exceptional talent, Simms continues to make his mark and is poised to further enhance his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
229	881	137	207	28	13	5	78	33	82	7	0.235	0.303	0.313	0.616	-1756.7

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1937	CT	NAL	3	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	KCM	NAL	30	108	16	30	5	1	1	15	10	4	0	0.278	.276 (avg)	.342 (-10%)	.398 (-7%)	.740 (-8%)	0.0
1937	CAG	NAL	2	8	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	KCM	NAL	3	12	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	CAG	NAL	18	79	13	19	3	1	0	7	3	7	0	0.241	.272 (-12%)	.341 (-12%)	.392 (-23%)	.734 (-17%)	0.0
1939	CAG	NAL	34	134	20	42	5	2	3	14	6	15	0	0.313	.274 (+14%)	.342 (+13%)	.393 (+14%)	.735 (+14%)	333.8
1940	CAG	NAL	19	76	14	17	4	0	1	5	1	9	2	0.224	.267 (-16%)	.335 (-9%)	.387 (-19%)	.722 (-14%)	-168.5
1941	KCM	NAL	41	154	27	32	2	3	0	15	8	21	0	0.208	.262 (-21%)	.332 (-8%)	.373 (-30%)	.705 (-20%)	-474.1
1942	KCM	NAL	48	206	35	45	6	5	0	12	3	13	4	0.218	.253 (-14%)	.323 (-18%)	.349 (-15%)	.672 (-17%)	-623.1
1943	KCM	NAL	31	97	12	16	2	1	0	8	2	13	0	0.165	.255 (-36%)	.324 (-17%)	.346 (-40%)	.671 (-29%)	-423.4

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	4	2	0	0	0	13.50	0

Career ERA 13.50 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 215.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1939	CAG	NAL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.3	4	2	0	0	13.50	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	33	5	8	0	3	0	6	1	0	0.242

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1942	NWS	KCM	4	21	4	5	0	1	0	2	1	0	0.238
1937	ALC	KCM	3	12	1	3	0	2	0	4	0	0	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	229	222	295	16	23	2
P	1	1	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	CT	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1937	CT	OF	2	2	2	0	0	0
1937	KCM	OF	32	28	32	1	1	0
1937	CAG	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
1938	KCM	OF	3	3	3	1	0	0
1938	CAG	OF	18	18	32	1	2	0
1939	CAG	OF	33	33	63	4	5	0
1939	CAG	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
1940	CAG	OF	19	19	25	0	1	0
1941	KCM	OF	40	40	47	5	4	1
1942	KCM	OF	49	48	68	3	6	1
1943	KCM	OF	31	29	20	1	4	0