Bill Simas, baseball player, 1995-2000

Bill Simas

Born: 11/28/1971 in Hanford, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-15 | Final Game: 2000-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Anthony Simas

Biography

Bill Simas, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000. Known for his effective pitching style and versatility, Simas achieved a career record of 18-19 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83 over his time in the league. He recorded a total of 265 strikeouts and notched 23 saves, reflecting his ability to both start and close games. Simas played during a competitive era in baseball, characterized by a mix of rising offensive talent and an evolving approach to pitching strategies. His contributions were especially valuable in the late 1990s, when teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers to navigate the complexities of opposing lineups. Though he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Simas's reliable performance on the mound and his ability to adapt to various roles within the pitching staff made him a respected figure among teammates and opponents alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 19 308 0 0 0 23 338.3 332 144 39 149 265 3.83 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
308 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 ALDS2 CHA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 1.0 0 1 1 2 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2000 ALDS2 CHA 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 0 1 1 2 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 308 0 29 27 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 308

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 CHA AL $1,950,000
2000 CHA AL $1,350,000
1999 CHA AL $1,150,000
1998 CHA AL $250,000
1997 CHA AL $200,000
1996 CHA AL $130,000
1995 CHA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $5,139,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fresno City College Fresno CA 1992