Mike Simms
Born: 1/12/1967 in Orange, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-09-05 | Final Game: 1999-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Michael Howard Simms
Biography
Mike Simms was a professional baseball player born in 1967, who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 until his retirement in 1999. Over the course of his career, Simms appeared in 330 games, showcasing his abilities as a position player. He recorded a total of 163 hits, which included 36 home runs and 121 runs batted in, contributing to a career batting average of .247. Known for his power at the plate, Simms also displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases.
Simms played during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was evolving with the increasing emphasis on offensive production in the late 1990s. His contributions were part of a generation that witnessed a surge in home run totals and a shift in playing styles, as teams began to prioritize power hitters. While not a superstar, Simms carved out a niche for himself in the league, leaving a mark through his solid performances and reliability as a role player. His career spanned nearly a decade, and he remains a notable figure for those who appreciate the intricacies of the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 660 | 92 | 163 | 33 | 1 | 36 | 121 | 4 | 69 | 175 | 0.247 | 0.323 | 0.464 | 0.786 | 678.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 12 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 49 | 123 | 18 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 38 | 0.203 | -253.6 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 15 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 50 | 121 | 14 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 0.256 | 279.8 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 49 | 68 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 0.176 | -424.1 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 59 | 111 | 13 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 0.252 | -49.3 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 86 | 186 | 36 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 46 | 0 | 24 | 47 | 0.296 | 1126.2 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ALDS2 | TEX | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 56 | 36 | 321 | 28 | 4 | 29 |
| OF | 140 | 104 | 158 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | HOU | 1B | 6 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | HOU | OF | 41 | 38 | 44 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | HOU | OF | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | HOU | OF | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | 1B | 25 | 23 | 204 | 17 | 1 | 17 |
| 1995 | HOU | OF | 12 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | HOU | 1B | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | HOU | OF | 12 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | 1B | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | TEX | OF | 19 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | TEX | 1B | 16 | 10 | 73 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | TEX | OF | 43 | 27 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 56 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 126 |
| Designated Hitter | 56 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | AL | $625,000 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | $275,000 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $200,000 |
| 1996 | HOU | NL | $160,000 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $125,000 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $120,000 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | $115,000 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,720,000 | ||