Nelson Simmons
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1987)
Nelson Simmons was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987 for the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 100 career games, he hit .261 with 86 hits, 11 home runs, and 40 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
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-04
- Last Game
- 1987-05-08
Full name: Nelson Bernard Simmons
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 330 | 38 | 86 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 2 | 31 | 54 | .261 | .319 | .409 | .728 | -157 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .728 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | DET | AL | 9 | 30 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .433 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 75 | 251 | 31 | 60 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 33 | 1 | 26 | 41 | .239 | .257 (-7%) | .323 (-5%) | .390 (+3%) | .714 (-1%) | -64.1 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 16 | 49 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .265 | — | — | — | — | -92.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 100 | 330 | 38 | 86 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 2 | 31 | 54 | .261 | — | — | — | — | -157 | ||
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 (100 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 164 | 21 | 45 | 7 | 24 | .274 |
| Away | 47 | 166 | 17 | 41 | 4 | 16 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-05-08 | BAL | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-05-07 | BAL | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-06 | BAL | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-05-05 | BAL | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-03 | BAL | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-05-02 | BAL | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-05-01 | BAL | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-04-29 | BAL | KCR | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-04-28 | BAL | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-26 | BAL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 | 27 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 36 |
Nelson Simmons: the record in brief
Nelson Simmons's major league career runs from a debut on September 4, 1984 to a final game on May 8, 1987. Club by club, the record runs the Detroit Tigers (1984 through 1985) and the Baltimore Orioles (1987). Born on June 27, 1963, in Washington, DC, USA, Simmons is listed as an outfielder and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 185 pounds. Nelson Simmons was the playing name; the full given name is Nelson Bernard.
Simmons's career batting table shows 100 games, 330 at bats and 86 hits, a .261 average, adding 11 homers and 40 runs batted in. Simmons's career OPS of .728 combines a .319 on-base mark with .409 slugging. The .261 career average is close to the .260 the league hit across the same seasons. The home run peak was 10 in 1985 with the Detroit Tigers. 1985 produced Simmons's most hits, 60 of them for the Detroit Tigers. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .239 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Simmons
- What years did Nelson Simmons play?
- Nelson Simmons played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987.
- Was Nelson Simmons a pitcher?
- No. Nelson Simmons was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Nelson Simmons hit?
- Nelson Simmons hit 11 career home runs with 86 hits.
- What teams did Nelson Simmons play for?
- Nelson Simmons played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1984–1985) and the Baltimore Orioles (1987).
- What were Nelson Simmons's career stats?
- In 100 games, Nelson Simmons had 86 hits, 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 38 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Nelson Simmons play?
- Nelson Simmons played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nelson Simmons and how much did he weigh?
- Nelson Simmons was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Nelson Simmons hit each season?
- Nelson Simmons's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 10 in 1985, and 1 in 1987. His most in one season was 10, in 1985.
- What was Nelson Simmons's career batting average?
- Nelson Simmons batted .261 over his career, with 86 hits in 330 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nelson Simmons have?
- Nelson Simmons drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Nelson Simmons in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nelson Simmons has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.