Syl Simon

Born: 12/14/1897 in Evansville, IN, USA

Died: 2/28/1973 in Chandler, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-10-01 | Final Game: 1924-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Sylvester Adam Simon

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Syl Simon was born in 1897 and played professional baseball during the early 1920s, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His career spanned from 1923 to 1924, during which he was primarily utilized as a position player. Simon appeared in 24 games, making notable contributions in the field and at the plate. He recorded 8 hits and drove in 6 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .242. While he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases, his presence on the roster during a formative period in baseball history signified the increasing importance of versatile players. Though Simon's major league career was brief, he was part of a generation of players helping to shape the future of the sport. The early 1920s were characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and the development of modern baseball strategies. Simon's tenure in the league, albeit limited, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's history as the game evolved in the post-war era. His commitment to the game and participation during this pivotal time underscored the dedication of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	33	5	8	1	1	0	6	0	3	5	0.242	0.306	0.333	0.639	0.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1923	SLA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	SLA	AL	23	32	5	8	1	1	0	6	0	3	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	6	0	5	3	1	1
SS	5	0	3	14	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	SLA	3B	6	0	5	3	1	1
1924	SLA	SS	5	0	3	14	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	6
Shortstop	5