Alfredo Simon
Born: 5/8/1981 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2008-09-06 | Final Game: 2016-09-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 265 lbs
Biography
Alfredo Simon was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2008 to 2016. Born in 1981, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure, showcasing a blend of power and finesse on the mound. Simon finished his career with a record of 47-47 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56. Over his time in the league, he recorded 529 strikeouts and accumulated 19 saves, underscoring his versatility as both a starter and reliever. His ability to perform under pressure earned him an All-Star selection, marking a highlight in his career.
Simon played in an era characterized by competitive pitching and offensive power, contributing to teams like the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. His unique pitching style, marked by a strong fastball and effective breaking pitches, allowed him to hold his own against some of the best hitters of his time. Throughout his career, he was known for his resilience and ability to adapt, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Simon's journey in Major League Baseball is a testament to his dedication and skill, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented and the fans who watched him compete.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 47 | 255 | 93 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 775.0 | 810 | 393 | 105 | 269 | 529 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 6.23 | -814.8 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 9.95 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 4 | 2 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 49.3 | 54 | 27 | 22 | 37 | 4.93 | -1985.7 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 4 | 9 | 23 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.7 | 128 | 63 | 40 | 83 | 4.90 | -1405.9 |
| 2012 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.0 | 65 | 18 | 22 | 52 | 2.66 | 1268.6 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | 6 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 87.7 | 68 | 28 | 26 | 63 | 2.87 | -211.8 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 15 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.3 | 181 | 75 | 56 | 127 | 3.44 | -3031.5 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 13 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 187.0 | 201 | 105 | 68 | 117 | 5.05 | -3925.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 2 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.7 | 89 | 61 | 31 | 39 | 9.36 | -4371.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 89 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0.101 | 0.130 | 0.135 | 0.265 | -554.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BAL | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CIN | NL | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | 63 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 32 | 59 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.119 | -554.7 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 15 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLWC | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | NLDS2 | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLWC | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2012 | NLDS2 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 255 | 93 | 65 | 95 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | P | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | BAL | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BAL | P | 49 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | P | 23 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | CIN | P | 36 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CIN | P | 63 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CIN | P | 32 | 32 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | DET | P | 31 | 31 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | CIN | P | 15 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 255 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $5,550,000 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | $890,000 |
| 2012 | CIN | NL | $487,000 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,827,000 | ||