Jason Simontacchi

Born: 11/13/1973 in Mountain View, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-05-04 | Final Game: 2007-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jason William Simontacchi

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Biography

Jason Simontacchi, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. Simontacchi finished his major league tenure with a record of 26 wins and 17 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09. Over his time in the league, he recorded 191 strikeouts and notched 1 save, reflecting his contributions both as a starter and in relief roles. Simontacchi's career was marked by his selection as Rookie of the Month, highlighting his potential during his early years in the MLB. He navigated an era characterized by a focus on offensive prowess, where pitchers were often challenged by powerful lineups. Despite the hurdles, he established himself as a reliable option on the mound, earning respect for his competitive spirit and determination. After his retirement, Simontacchi's legacy remained tied to his contributions to two teams in a period of transition in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	17	96	53	1	0	1	355.7	399	201	57	125	191	5.09	0

Career ERA 5.09 vs. league average 4.40 across their career seasons — 15.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2002	STL	NL	11	5	24	24	0	0	143.3	134	64	54	72	4.02	4.28 (+6%)	-
2003	STL	NL	9	5	46	16	1	1	126.3	153	78	41	74	5.56	4.40 (-26%)	-
2004	STL	NL	0	0	13	0	0	0	15.3	17	9	7	3	5.28	4.46 (-18%)	-
2007	WAS	NL	6	7	13	13	0	0	70.7	95	50	23	42	6.37	4.47 (-42%)	-1923.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
101	109	10	19	1	0	0	2	0	2	34	0.174	0.189	0.183	0.373	-263.3

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career SLG .183 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2002	STL	NL	25	50	5	12	0	2	2	15	0.240	.261 (-8%)	.331 (-19%)	.416 (-42%)	.747 (-32%)	-263.3
2003	STL	NL	48	38	3	5	1	0	0	14	0.132	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	STL	NL	15	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	WAS	NL	13	19	1	1	0	0	0	5	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0