Hank Simon, baseball player, 1887-1890

Hank Simon

Born: 8/25/1862 in Hawkinsville, NY, USA

Died: 1/1/1925 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-10-07 | Final Game: 1890-10-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Henry Joseph Simon

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Biography

Hank Simon was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, playing from 1887 to 1890. Born in 1862, Simon's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a game increasingly defined by power and speed. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 130 games, amassing 144 hits and finishing with a batting average of .267. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and a total of 61 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while also adding a notable dimension to his game with 35 stolen bases. Simon was known for his versatility and athleticism on the field, making him a valuable player for his teams during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. His contributions helped lay the groundwork for the future of baseball, as players began to embrace more dynamic styles of play. Despite the relatively short span of his career, Hank Simon left an indelible mark on the game, representing the spirit and innovation of baseball at the turn of the century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
130 539 100 144 22 14 2 61 35 51 3 0.267 0.333 0.371 0.704 199.6

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.695 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
1887 CL3 AA 3 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1890 BR4 AA 89 373 66 96 17 11 0 38 23 34 0 0.257 .260 (-1%) .336 (-4%) .351 (+3%) .687 (avg) -141.4
1890 SR2 AA 38 156 33 47 5 3 2 23 12 17 0 0.301 .260 (+16%) .336 (+10%) .351 (+17%) .687 (+13%) -141.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 130 0 241 19 14 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 CL3 OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
1890 BR4 OF 89 0 176 17 10 4
1890 SR2 OF 38 0 62 2 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 128
Center Field 2