Greg Sims

Born: 6/28/1946 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-15 | Final Game: 1966-05-19

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gregory Emmett Sims

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Biography

Greg Sims was a professional baseball player born in 1946, known for his brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. His tenure in the league spanned from April 15, 1966, to May 19, 1966, during which he played in a total of seven games. Despite the limited opportunities, Sims made an impact with his journey through the sport, representing a time when the game was evolving in terms of player development and strategy. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Sims recorded one hit in 6 at-bats, culminating in a batting average of .167. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-1960s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven style of play. After his time in the majors, Sims continued to be a part of the baseball community, reflecting the dedication and passion that many players exhibit, regardless of the length of their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.167	0.286	0.167	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 34.0% 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
1966	HOU	NL	7	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	HOU	OF	1	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1