Curt Simmons, baseball player, 1947-1967

Curt Simmons

Born: 5/19/1929 in Egypt, PA, USA

Died: 12/13/2022 in Ambler, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-28 | Final Game: 1967-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Curtis Thomas Simmons

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Biography

Curt Simmons was a prominent left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his durability and skill on the mound. Born in 1929, Simmons began his professional career in 1947 and played until his retirement in 1967. Throughout his 20-year tenure in the league, he compiled a career record of 193 wins and 183 losses, with a commendable earned run average of 3.54. He struck out 1,697 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability to be both a starter and a reliable option in crucial moments. His performance earned him three selections as an All-Star, marking him as one of the standout pitchers of his era. Simmons played in a time when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the post-war years into the more modern game of the 1960s. His career spanned significant changes in baseball, including the integration of players from diverse backgrounds and shifts in pitching strategies. Known for his smooth delivery and competitive spirit, Simmons left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Cardinals. His contributions to the game and his reputation as a workhorse pitcher solidified his place in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
193 183 569 462 163 36 5 3348.3 3313 1318 255 1063 1697 3.54 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1947 PHI NL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 5 1 6 9 1.00 0.0
1948 PHI NL 7 13 31 23 7 0 0 170.0 169 92 108 86 4.87 -350.0
1949 PHI NL 4 10 38 14 2 0 1 131.3 133 67 55 83 4.59 3034.9
1950 PHI NL 17 8 31 27 11 2 1 214.7 178 81 88 146 3.40 4080.4
1952 PHI NL 14 8 28 28 15 6 0 201.3 170 63 70 141 2.82 4961.1
1953 PHI NL 16 13 32 30 19 4 0 238.0 211 85 82 138 3.21 4416.0
1954 PHI NL 14 15 34 33 21 3 1 253.0 226 79 98 125 2.81 3647.0
1955 PHI NL 8 8 25 22 3 0 0 130.0 148 71 50 58 4.92 -669.5
1956 PHI NL 15 10 33 27 14 0 0 198.0 186 74 65 88 3.36 1742.6
1957 PHI NL 12 11 32 29 9 2 0 212.0 214 81 50 92 3.44 4623.1
1958 PHI NL 7 14 29 27 7 1 1 168.3 196 82 40 78 4.38 3035.9
1959 PHI NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 10.0 16 5 0 4 4.50 -185.2
1960 PHI NL 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 4.0 13 8 6 4 18.00 0.0
1960 STL NL 7 4 23 17 3 1 0 152.0 149 45 31 63 2.66 -
1961 STL NL 9 10 30 29 6 2 0 195.7 203 68 64 99 3.13 -
1962 STL NL 10 10 31 22 9 4 0 154.0 167 60 32 74 3.51 -
1963 STL NL 15 9 32 32 11 6 0 232.7 209 64 48 127 2.48 -
1964 STL NL 18 9 34 34 12 3 0 244.0 233 93 49 104 3.43 -
1965 STL NL 9 15 34 32 5 0 0 203.0 229 92 54 96 4.08 -
1966 CHC NL 4 7 19 10 3 1 0 77.3 79 35 21 24 4.07 -
1966 STL NL 1 1 10 5 1 0 0 33.3 35 17 14 14 4.59 -
1967 LAA AL 2 1 14 4 1 1 1 34.7 44 10 9 13 2.60 -
1967 CHC NL 3 7 17 14 3 0 0 82.0 100 45 23 31 4.94 -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
609 1135 93 194 19 3 1 76 2 59 283 0.171 0.213 0.196 0.408 -7025.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1947 PHI NL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.0
1948 PHI NL 31 51 3 7 0 0 0 4 0 3 13 0.137 -459.0
1949 PHI NL 39 41 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 1 7 0.171 0.0
1950 PHI NL 34 77 11 12 0 0 0 3 0 6 10 0.156 -675.5
1952 PHI NL 28 67 4 11 1 0 1 8 0 6 17 0.164 -377.0
1953 PHI NL 32 93 6 13 1 1 0 3 1 2 15 0.140 -871.6
1954 PHI NL 38 91 11 16 0 0 0 8 0 3 20 0.176 -736.7
1955 PHI NL 27 46 5 8 1 1 0 2 0 1 10 0.174 0.0
1956 PHI NL 39 72 6 17 3 0 0 9 0 4 9 0.236 -313.5
1957 PHI NL 38 71 7 17 1 0 0 7 0 6 11 0.239 -251.8
1958 PHI NL 38 59 4 12 1 0 0 4 0 1 14 0.203 -392.3
1959 PHI NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1960 PHI NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1960 STL NL 29 47 8 10 1 0 0 1 0 4 9 0.213 0.0
1961 STL NL 32 66 9 20 3 0 0 6 0 8 22 0.303 32.1
1962 STL NL 31 50 4 8 1 0 0 4 0 5 11 0.160 -361.1
1963 STL NL 32 81 4 13 2 1 0 5 1 2 32 0.160 -578.6
1964 STL NL 34 94 6 10 0 0 0 6 0 4 32 0.106 -965.3
1965 STL NL 34 64 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 30 0.047 -862.5
1966 CHC NL 19 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.111 0.0
1966 STL NL 10 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.125 0.0
1967 LAA AL 14 9 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.222 0.0
1967 CHC NL 17 28 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 7 0.143 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1964 WS SLN 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 2 2 0 14.3 11 4 3 8 2.51

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1964 WS SLN 0 1 2 2 0 14.3 11 4 3 8 2.51

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 569 339 127 514 23 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1948 PHI P 31 0 4 34 2 4
1949 PHI P 38 0 5 22 2 0
1950 PHI P 31 0 12 32 0 2
1952 PHI P 28 0 3 25 0 0
1953 PHI P 32 0 3 30 2 2
1954 PHI P 34 33 6 33 3 1
1955 PHI P 25 22 8 17 1 1
1956 PHI P 33 27 4 35 1 3
1957 PHI P 32 29 8 26 0 0
1958 PHI P 29 27 14 21 2 1
1959 PHI P 7 0 0 2 0 0
1960 PHI P 4 2 1 2 0 1
1960 SLN P 23 17 6 28 1 4
1961 SLN P 30 29 6 36 1 4
1962 SLN P 31 22 6 26 1 2
1963 SLN P 32 32 12 23 0 0
1964 SLN P 34 34 12 45 2 0
1965 SLN P 34 32 8 32 1 0
1966 CHN P 19 10 4 22 0 0
1966 SLN P 10 5 1 4 2 0
1967 CAL P 14 4 1 4 0 0
1967 CHN P 17 14 3 15 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 569

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1950 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 22.0 336 0