Alfredo Simon, baseball player, 2008-2016

Alfredo Simon

Born: 5/8/1981 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2008-09-06 | Final Game: 2016-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 265 lbs

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Biography

Alfredo Simon was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2016. Born in 1981, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure, showcasing a blend of power and finesse on the mound. Simon finished his career with a record of 47-47 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. Over his time in the league, he recorded 529 strikeouts and accumulated 19 saves, underscoring his versatility as both a starter and reliever. His ability to perform under pressure earned him an All-Star selection, marking a highlight in his career. Simon played in an era characterized by competitive pitching and offensive power, contributing to teams like the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. His unique pitching style, marked by a strong fastball and effective breaking pitches, allowed him to hold his own against some of the best hitters of his time. Throughout his career, he was known for his resilience and ability to adapt, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Simon's journey in Major League Baseball is a testament to his dedication and skill, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented and the fans who watched him compete.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 47 255 93 2 1 19 775.0 810 393 105 269 529 4.56 0

Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
2008 BAL AL 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 13.0 16 9 2 8 6.23 4.32 (-44%) -814.8
2009 BAL AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 6.3 8 7 2 3 9.95 — 0.0
2010 BAL AL 4 2 49 0 0 0 17 49.3 54 27 22 37 4.93 4.08 (-21%) -1985.7
2011 BAL AL 4 9 23 16 0 0 0 115.7 128 63 40 83 4.90 3.94 (-24%) -1405.9
2012 CIN NL 3 2 36 0 0 0 1 61.0 65 18 22 52 2.66 4.01 (+34%) 1268.6
2013 CIN NL 6 4 63 0 0 0 1 87.7 68 28 26 63 2.87 3.87 (+26%) -211.8
2014 CIN NL 15 10 32 32 0 0 0 196.3 181 75 56 127 3.44 3.74 (+8%) -3031.5
2015 DET AL 13 12 31 31 2 1 0 187.0 201 105 68 117 5.05 3.96 (-28%) -3925.0
2016 CIN NL 2 7 15 11 0 0 0 58.7 89 61 31 39 9.36 4.19 (-123%) -4371.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
255 89 2 9 3 0 0 3 0 2 36 0.101 0.130 0.135 0.265 -554.7

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Career OBP .130 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 66.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.265 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 63.5% 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
2008 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 BAL AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 BAL AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CIN NL 36 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CIN NL 63 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2014 CIN NL 32 59 2 7 3 0 0 2 0 1 21 0.119 .251 (-53%) .313 (-57%) .386 (-56%) .700 (-57%) -554.7
2015 DET AL 31 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CIN NL 15 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 NLWC CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 NLDS2 CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 2.3 3 0 1 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2013 NLWC CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 2 0 0 0 0.00
2012 NLDS2 CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 1 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 255 93 65 95 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 BAL P 4 1 5 2 0 0
2009 BAL P 2 2 1 1 0 0
2010 BAL P 49 0 6 3 0 0
2011 BAL P 23 16 9 14 1 2
2012 CIN P 36 0 6 6 1 0
2013 CIN P 63 0 5 13 0 0
2014 CIN P 32 32 15 26 2 0
2015 DET P 31 31 14 25 0 2
2016 CIN P 15 11 4 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 255

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CIN NL $2,000,000
2015 DET AL $5,550,000
2014 CIN NL $1,500,000
2013 CIN NL $890,000
2012 CIN NL $487,000
2009 BAL AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $10,827,000