Jason Simontacchi
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2007)
Jason Simontacchi was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals, a span of 6 seasons. Across 96 career appearances, he went 26-17 with a 5.09 ERA and 191 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-05-04
- Last Game
- 2007-07-15
Full name: Jason William Simontacchi
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SLN | NL | 11 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143.1 | 134 | 64 | 54 | 72 | 4.02 | 4.28 (+6%) | -2034.3 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | 9 | 5 | 46 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 126.1 | 153 | 78 | 41 | 74 | 5.56 | 4.40 (-26%) | -2253.8 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5.28 | 4.46 (-18%) | -1532.4 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.2 | 95 | 50 | 23 | 42 | 6.37 | 4.47 (-42%) | -1895.8 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 26 | 17 | 96 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 355.2 | 399 | 201 | 125 | 191 | 5.09 | — | -7,716 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 109 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34 | .174 | .189 | .183 | .373 | -252 |
Career AVG .174 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.
Career OBP .189 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.
Career SLG .183 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.
Career OPS .373 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 50.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SLN | NL | 25 | 50 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .240 | .261 (-8%) | .331 (-19%) | .416 (-42%) | .747 (-32%) | -251.6 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | 48 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .132 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 13 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 101 | 109 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34 | .174 | — | — | — | — | -252 | ||
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 (197 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 53 | 55 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .164 |
| Away | 48 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | .185 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52 | 185.2 | 198 | 103 | 53 | 99 | 4.99 |
| Away | 44 | 170.0 | 201 | 98 | 72 | 92 | 5.19 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-15 | WAS | MIA | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-07 | WAS | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-07-02 | WAS | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-24 | WAS | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-19 | WAS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-14 | WAS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-08 | WAS | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-03 | WAS | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-29 | WAS | LAD | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-05-23 | WAS | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-15 | WAS | MIA | L | 4.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2007-07-07 | WAS | MIL | W | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007-07-02 | WAS | CHC | L | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-24 | WAS | CLE | W | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007-06-19 | WAS | DET | L | 3.0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-06-14 | WAS | BAL | W | 7.0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-06-08 | WAS | MIN | W | 7.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007-06-03 | WAS | SDP | L | 4.2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007-05-29 | WAS | LAD | L | 6.1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-05-23 | WAS | CIN | W | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rookie of the Month | June |
Salary History
Jason Simontacchi's recorded salaries total $665,000 over 2 seasons, 2003 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Simontacchi's career ran from 2002 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SLN | NL | $350,000 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | $315,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $665,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertson College | Caldwell | ID | 1996 |
| DeAnza College | Cupertino | CA | 1993, 1994 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose | CA | 1995 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 9th | 1.0 | 160 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jason Simontacchi (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jason Simontacchi: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 4, 2002 and the final game on July 15, 2007, Jason Simontacchi built the record summarized on this page. By club, Simontacchi's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (2002 through 2004) and the Washington Nationals (2007). The bio lists Simontacchi as a pitcher who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds. The birth record reads November 13, 1973, in Mountain View, CA, USA. Simontacchi's full given name, per the bio, is Jason William Simontacchi.
Across 96 games (53 starts), Simontacchi recorded 26 wins against 17 losses with a 5.09 ERA. Also on Simontacchi's record: 191 strikeouts. Against a 4.40 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.09 mark was 15.5% worse. Simontacchi won 11 games in 2002, the most of any season listed. 2003 produced Simontacchi's most strikeouts, 74. In 2002, one of the busiest seasons, Simontacchi posted a 4.02 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.28.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Simontacchi
- What years did Jason Simontacchi play?
- Jason Simontacchi played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007.
- Was Jason Simontacchi a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Simontacchi pitched in the major leagues, recording 26 wins and 191 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Jason Simontacchi hit?
- Jason Simontacchi hit 0 career home runs with 19 hits.
- What teams did Jason Simontacchi play for?
- Jason Simontacchi played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (2002–2004) and the Washington Nationals (2007).
- What were Jason Simontacchi's career stats?
- In 96 games, Jason Simontacchi went 26-17 with a 5.09 ERA, 191 strikeouts, 355.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Jason Simontacchi earn in his career?
- Jason Simontacchi's recorded salaries total $665,000 over 2 seasons, 2003 to 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Simontacchi's career ran from 2002 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2007.
- What was Jason Simontacchi's salary?
- Jason Simontacchi's last recorded salary was $350,000, in 2004. His highest recorded salary was $350,000, in 2004, and his lowest was $315,000, in 2003. The Salary History table lists each season from 2003 to 2004.
- What position did Jason Simontacchi play?
- Jason Simontacchi played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Simontacchi and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Simontacchi was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Jason Simontacchi's career ERA?
- Jason Simontacchi finished with a 5.09 career ERA, going 26-17 with 191 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Simontacchi have?
- Jason Simontacchi recorded 191 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Simontacchi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Simontacchi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.