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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2.57 | - |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 2 | 8 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 72.7 | 75 | 37 | 39 | 65 | 4.58 | - |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 3 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41.3 | 46 | 19 | 24 | 38 | 4.14 | - |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 4 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 70.7 | 54 | 28 | 22 | 56 | 3.57 | - |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 6 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 72.0 | 73 | 30 | 32 | 41 | 3.75 | - |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.7 | 69 | 26 | 22 | 49 | 3.46 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHW | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHW | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHA | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHA | P | 64 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHA | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHA | P | 60 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | CHA | P | 70 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | CHA | P | 60 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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 |