Randall Simon, baseball player, 1997-2006

Randall Simon

Born: 5/25/1975 in Willemstad, CuraΓ§ao

MLB Debut: 1997-09-01 | Final Game: 2006-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Randall Carlito Simon

Biography

Randall Simon was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2006. Born in 1975, Simon was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during his career. He appeared in 537 games, amassing a total of 455 hits while maintaining a solid batting average of .283. Simon showcased his power at the plate with 49 home runs and drove in 237 runs, establishing himself as a reliable offensive contributor in the lineup. Simon played during an era marked by offensive explosions and changing dynamics in the game. His ability to hit for average and provide power made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he recorded only 2 stolen bases throughout his career, his focus was primarily on driving in runs and making consistent contact with the ball. Randall Simon's contributions to the game remain noteworthy, reflecting the skills and talents of a player who navigated the competitive landscape of baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
537 1609 172 455 71 3 49 237 2 82 148 0.283 0.320 0.422 0.742 -473.3

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons β€” +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Career SLG .422 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 24 4 8 3 0 1 6 0 5 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLCS CHN 6 17 3 5 2 0 1 4 0 3 0.294
2003 NLDS2 CHN 4 7 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 338 296 2607 180 22 238

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 338
Designated Hitter 104

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-07-27

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 PIT NL $800,000
2003 PIT NL $1,475,000
2002 DET AL $290,000
1999 ATL NL $202,500
Total Career Earnings $2,767,500