Andrelton Simmons
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2022)
Andrelton Simmons was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2022 for 4 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,226 career games, he hit .263 with 1,169 hits, 70 home runs, and 444 RBI. Andrelton Simmons was a 4-time Gold Glove.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-06-02
- Last Game
- 2022-07-10
- Awards
- 4× Gold Glove
Full name: Andrelton Alexander Simmons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,226 | 4,441 | 501 | 1,169 | 201 | 23 | 70 | 444 | 72 | 304 | 461 | .263 | .312 | .366 | .678 | -4,772 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .366 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career OPS .678 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 49 | 166 | 17 | 48 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 12 | 21 | .289 | .254 (+14%) | .318 (+5%) | .405 (+3%) | .724 (+4%) | 83.4 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 157 | 606 | 76 | 150 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 59 | 6 | 40 | 55 | .248 | .253 (-2%) | .317 (-7%) | .396 (avg) | .714 (-3%) | -404.2 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 146 | 540 | 44 | 132 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 46 | 4 | 32 | 60 | .244 | .251 (-3%) | .313 (-9%) | .386 (-14%) | .700 (-12%) | -1011.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 147 | 535 | 60 | 142 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 5 | 39 | 48 | .265 | .254 (+4%) | .316 (+1%) | .404 (-16%) | .721 (-9%) | -628.5 |
| 2016 | LAA | AL | 124 | 448 | 48 | 126 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 10 | 28 | 38 | .281 | .255 (+10%) | .321 (+1%) | .417 (-12%) | .738 (-7%) | -475.2 |
| 2017 | LAA | AL | 158 | 589 | 77 | 164 | 38 | 2 | 14 | 69 | 19 | 47 | 67 | .278 | .254 (+9%) | .324 (+2%) | .425 (-1%) | .750 (avg) | -33.1 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 146 | 554 | 68 | 162 | 26 | 5 | 11 | 75 | 10 | 35 | 44 | .292 | .247 (+18%) | .318 (+6%) | .409 (+2%) | .727 (+4%) | 376.6 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 103 | 398 | 47 | 105 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 10 | 24 | 37 | .264 | .252 (+5%) | .322 (-4%) | .434 (-16%) | .757 (-11%) | -697.1 |
| 2020 | LAA | AL | 30 | 118 | 19 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 16 | .297 | .244 (+21%) | .321 (+8%) | .417 (-15%) | .739 (-5%) | -74.6 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 131 | 412 | 37 | 92 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 62 | .223 | .243 (-8%) | .317 (-11%) | .410 (-33%) | .727 (-23%) | -1470.8 |
| 2022 | CHN | NL | 35 | 75 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 13 | .173 | .242 (-29%) | .311 (-22%) | .394 (-53%) | .706 (-39%) | -437.2 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,226 | 4,441 | 501 | 1,169 | 201 | 23 | 70 | 444 | 72 | 304 | 461 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -4,772 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 45.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 45.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1227 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 618 | 2175 | 276 | 577 | 36 | 220 | .265 |
| Away | 608 | 2266 | 225 | 592 | 34 | 224 | .261 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 45.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-10 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-07-07 | CHC | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-06 | CHC | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-07-05 | CHC | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-07-04 | CHC | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-07-01 | CHC | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022-06-30 | CHC | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-06-29 | CHC | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-06-23 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-06-22 | CHC | PIT | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-26 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 18 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1206 | 1179 | 1763 | 3362 | 101 | 783 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ATL | SS | 49 | 49 | 67 | 158 | 3 | 31 |
| 2013 | ATL | SS | 156 | 150 | 240 | 499 | 14 | 94 |
| 2014 | ATL | SS | 146 | 144 | 217 | 411 | 14 | 99 |
| 2015 | ATL | SS | 147 | 145 | 235 | 444 | 8 | 126 |
| 2016 | LAA | SS | 124 | 123 | 198 | 337 | 10 | 82 |
| 2017 | LAA | SS | 158 | 158 | 235 | 436 | 14 | 99 |
| 2018 | LAA | SS | 145 | 145 | 228 | 372 | 10 | 114 |
| 2019 | LAA | SS | 102 | 98 | 137 | 276 | 11 | 56 |
| 2020 | LAA | SS | 30 | 30 | 25 | 71 | 4 | 10 |
| 2021 | MIN | SS | 131 | 126 | 167 | 322 | 12 | 67 |
| 2022 | CHN | 2B | 18 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHN | SS | 18 | 11 | 14 | 36 | 1 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 18 |
| Shortstop | 1206 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2017 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2014 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2014 | This Year in Baseball Defensive Player of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2013 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2013 | Platinum Glove | |
| 2012 | Rookie of the Month | June |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAA | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $491,250 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,491,250 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 7.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 60.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 14.0 | 420 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Andrelton Simmons (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Andrelton Simmons: the record in brief
The profile opens with Andrelton Simmons's first major league game on June 2, 2012; the last one listed came on July 10, 2022. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (2012 to 2015), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2016 to 2020), the Minnesota Twins (2021), and the Chicago Cubs (2022). At 195 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Simmons is listed as a shortstop. Simmons batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 4, 1989, in Mundo-Novo, Curaçao. The given name on file is Andrelton Alexander Simmons.
Simmons finished with 1,169 hits from 4,441 at bats in 1,226 games, which works out to .263, plus 70 home runs, 444 runs batted in, and 72 stolen bases. Simmons got on base at a .312 rate and slugged .366 (.678 OPS). Simmons hit .263 while the league hit .251 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Simmons's .678 stands 6.7% below the league's .727.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andrelton Simmons
- What years did Andrelton Simmons play?
- Andrelton Simmons played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2022.
- Was Andrelton Simmons a pitcher?
- No. Andrelton Simmons was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Andrelton Simmons hit?
- Andrelton Simmons hit 70 career home runs with 1169 hits.
- What was Andrelton Simmons's career batting average?
- Andrelton Simmons batted .263 over his career, with 1,169 hits in 4,441 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andrelton Simmons have?
- Andrelton Simmons drove in 444 runs in his career.
- What was Andrelton Simmons's career ERA?
- Andrelton Simmons finished with a 45.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.