Al Sima
Born: 10/7/1921 in Mahwah, NJ, USA
Died: 8/17/1993 in Suffern, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1950-06-28 | Final Game: 1954-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Albert Sima
Biography
Al Sima was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1950 to 1954. Born in 1921, Sima made his Major League debut during a transitional period for baseball, marked by the increasing integration of players and the evolution of the game post-World War II. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 21 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61. Sima recorded a total of 111 strikeouts and achieved 4 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and come in for relief.
Sima's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and an ability to adapt to the demands of his role on the mound. Although his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, he contributed to the teams he played for during a dynamic era in baseball history. His presence in the league during the early 1950s served as part of the larger narrative of the post-war baseball landscape, where players like Sima helped to lay the groundwork for future generations. He retired from the game on September 19, 1954, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete in the sport's storied past.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 21 | 100 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 308.7 | 343 | 158 | 31 | 132 | 111 | 4.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 4 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 89 | 41 | 26 | 23 | 4.79 | - |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 3 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77.0 | 79 | 41 | 41 | 26 | 4.79 | - |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 2 | 3 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 68.3 | 63 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 3.42 | - |
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.0 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5.14 | - |
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 2 | 5 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 79.3 | 101 | 46 | 32 | 36 | 5.22 | -561.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 82 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 0.110 | 0.141 | 0.159 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 17 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 18 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 31 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | CHW | AL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | PHA | AL | 29 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 100 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | WS1 | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | WS1 | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | WS1 | P | 31 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1954 | CHA | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | PHA | P | 29 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 100 |