Allan Simpson, baseball player, 2004-2006

Allan Simpson

Born: 8/26/1977 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-17 | Final Game: 2006-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Larry Allan Simpson

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Biography

Allan Simpson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Born in 1977, Simpson's career spanned a brief but notable period during the mid-2000s, a time characterized by a surge in offensive statistics and heightened scoring across the league. Throughout his time in the majors, he compiled a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, with a 6.06 earned run average (ERA). With a total of 57 strikeouts, Simpson showcased his ability to overpower hitters at times, although he did not record any saves during his career. Simpson's playing style was typical of the era, where pitchers often faced challenges from powerful lineups fueled by advanced hitting techniques and a focus on offensive prowess. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Simpson's contributions on the mound were part of a larger narrative of the game during a time of transition, as teams sought out pitchers who could adapt to the evolving nature of offense in baseball. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players take in their pursuit of success in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 2 45 0 0 0 0 49.0 51 33 5 32 57 6.06 0

Career ERA 6.06 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 36.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 COL NL 2 1 32 0 0 0 0 39.0 44 22 20 46 5.08 4.46 (-14%) 584.7
2005 COL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0.7 3 5 3 0 67.50 — 0.0
2005 CIN NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 6.7 3 5 5 6 6.75 — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 1 1 4 5 3.38 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2004 COL NL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 COL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CIN NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 45 0 0 5 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 COL P 32 0 0 4 2 0
2005 COL P 2 0 0 1 0 0
2005 CIN P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2006 MIL P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 COL NL $318,000
Total Career Earnings $318,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Taft College Taft CA 1996, 1997