Mike Simon

Born: 4/13/1883 in Hayden, IN, USA

Died: 6/10/1963 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-06-27 | Final Game: 1915-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Michael Edward Simon

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Biography

Mike Simon was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who played in the Major Leagues from 1909 until 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Simon participated in a total of 379 games throughout his career. He recorded 241 hits, 1 home run, and 90 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .225. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also showcased his speed on the basepaths, stealing 9 bases during his time in the league. Playing during the early years of the 20th century, Simon's career unfolded in an era characterized by the evolution of baseball strategies and styles. His contributions to his teams were marked by a solid, if not spectacular, offensive presence, reflecting the challenges of the period, which included the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Although he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Simon's resilience and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
379	1069	85	241	28	10	1	90	9	54	74	0.225	0.269	0.273	0.542	-3554.6

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.662 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1909	PIT	NL	12	18	2	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PIT	NL	22	50	3	10	0	1	0	5	1	1	2	0.200	.249 (-20%)	.317 (-32%)	.326 (-27%)	.644 (-29%)	-236.1
1911	PIT	NL	71	215	19	49	4	3	0	22	1	10	14	0.228	.266 (-15%)	.336 (-18%)	.356 (-23%)	.693 (-21%)	-810.0
1912	PIT	NL	42	113	10	34	2	1	0	11	1	5	9	0.301	.268 (+12%)	.335 (-2%)	.358 (-6%)	.694 (-4%)	-83.7
1913	PIT	NL	92	255	23	63	6	2	1	17	3	10	15	0.247	.259 (-5%)	.325 (-14%)	.345 (-14%)	.670 (-14%)	-660.8
1914	SLF	FL	93	276	21	57	11	2	0	21	2	18	21	0.207	.255 (-19%)	.322 (-19%)	.339 (-23%)	.661 (-21%)	-1041.3
1915	BRF	FL	47	142	7	25	5	1	0	12	1	9	12	0.176	.250 (-30%)	.318 (-29%)	.332 (-32%)	.651 (-31%)	-722.7