Hank Simon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1887-1890)
Hank Simon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890 for the Cleveland Blues, the Brooklyn Gladiators, and the Syracuse Stars, a span of 4 seasons. In 130 career games, he hit .267 with 144 hits, 2 home runs, and 61 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 222.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 155 lb
- Died
- 1/1/1925 in Albany, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1887-10-07
- Last Game
- 1890-10-12
Full name: Henry Joseph Simon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 539 | 100 | 144 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 61 | 35 | 51 | 3 | .267 | .333 | .371 | .704 | 222 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .704 vs. league average .695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | BR4 | AA | 89 | 373 | 66 | 96 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 38 | 23 | 34 | 0 | .257 | .260 (-1%) | .336 (-4%) | .351 (+3%) | .687 (avg) | -118.8 |
| 1890 | SR2 | AA | 38 | 156 | 33 | 47 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 17 | 0 | .301 | .260 (+16%) | .336 (+10%) | .351 (+17%) | .687 (+13%) | -118.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 130 | 539 | 100 | 144 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 61 | 35 | 51 | 3 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -238 | ||
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.
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 | 128 |
| Center Field | 2 |
Hank Simon: the record in brief
Hank Simon played a first major league game on October 7, 1887 and a last one on October 12, 1890. By club, Simon's seasons break down as the Cleveland Blues (1887), the Brooklyn Gladiators (1890), and the Syracuse Stars (1890). At 5-foot-6 and 155 pounds, Simon is listed as an outfielder. Simon threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 25, 1862, in Hawkinsville, NY, USA. Simon's death is recorded on January 1, 1925, in Albany, NY, USA. Hank Simon was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Joseph.
The batting record for Simon: 130 games, 144 hits in 539 at bats, and a .267 average, plus 2 homers, 61 RBI, and 35 stolen bases. Simon got on base at a .333 rate and slugged .371 (.704 OPS). Simon hit .267 while the league hit .264 over the same span, a figure close to average. No season topped the 96 hits of 1890. The RBI column peaks at 38 in 1890.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hank Simon
- What years did Hank Simon play?
- Hank Simon played in Major League Baseball from 1887 to 1890.
- Was Hank Simon a pitcher?
- No. Hank Simon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Hank Simon hit?
- Hank Simon hit 2 career home runs with 144 hits.
- What was Hank Simon's career batting average?
- Hank Simon batted .267 over his career, with 144 hits in 539 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hank Simon have?
- Hank Simon drove in 61 runs in his career.
- Is Hank Simon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hank Simon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.