Brian Simmons
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2001)
Brian Simmons was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001 for the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. In 119 career games, he hit .218 with 55 hits, 8 home runs, and 31 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-21
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Brian Lee Simmons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 252 | 26 | 55 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 5 | 17 | 58 | .218 | .269 | .369 | .638 | -881 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career OBP .269 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .764 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | AL | 5 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .368 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | 54 | 126 | 14 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 30 | .230 | .271 (-15%) | .344 (-18%) | .433 (-9%) | .778 (-13%) | -306.7 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 60 | 107 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 26 | .178 | .263 (-33%) | .332 (-28%) | .426 (-34%) | .758 (-32%) | -574.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 119 | 252 | 26 | 55 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 5 | 17 | 58 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -881 | ||
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 (119 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 135 | 10 | 27 | 2 | 11 | .200 |
| Away | 59 | 117 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 20 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | TOR | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-06 | TOR | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-05 | TOR | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-09-29 | TOR | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-25 | TOR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-08 | TOR | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-04 | TOR | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-07 | TOR | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-02 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-07-01 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 49 |
| Center Field | 27 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Brian Simmons's recorded salaries total $650,000 over 3 seasons, 1999 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Simmons's career ran from 1998 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $225,000 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $225,000 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $650,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1993, 1994 |
Brian Simmons: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 21, 1998 and the final game on October 7, 2001, Brian Simmons built the record summarized on this page. Simmons played for the Chicago White Sox (1998 through 1999) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2001). Simmons played primarily as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 4, 1973, in Mount Lebanon, PA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds. Simmons's full given name, per the bio, is Brian Lee Simmons.
In 119 games and 252 at bats, Simmons batted .218 with 55 hits; the totals also include 8 homers and 31 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .269 clip and slugging .369, Simmons finished with a .638 OPS. Measured against the leagues Simmons played in, the .218 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 18.3% below the league. The OPS comparison is .638 to a league .764, 16.5% below average. 1999 produced Simmons's most hits, 29 of them for the Chicago White Sox.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Simmons
- What years did Brian Simmons play?
- Brian Simmons played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001.
- Was Brian Simmons a pitcher?
- No. Brian Simmons was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian Simmons hit?
- Brian Simmons hit 8 career home runs with 55 hits.
- What teams did Brian Simmons play for?
- Brian Simmons played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1998–1999) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2001).
- What were Brian Simmons's career stats?
- In 119 games, Brian Simmons had 55 hits, 8 home runs, 31 RBI, 26 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- How much did Brian Simmons earn in his career?
- Brian Simmons's recorded salaries total $650,000 over 3 seasons, 1999 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Simmons's career ran from 1998 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1998.
- What was Brian Simmons's salary?
- Brian Simmons's last recorded salary was $225,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $225,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $200,000, in 1999. The Salary History table lists each season from 1999 to 2001.
- What position did Brian Simmons play?
- Brian Simmons played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian Simmons and how much did he weigh?
- Brian Simmons was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brian Simmons hit each season?
- Brian Simmons's home runs by season: 2 in 1998, 4 in 1999, and 2 in 2001. His most in one season was 4, in 1999.
- What was Brian Simmons's career batting average?
- Brian Simmons batted .218 over his career, with 55 hits in 252 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Simmons have?
- Brian Simmons drove in 31 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Simmons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Simmons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.