Allan Simpson
Born: 8/26/1977 in Springfield, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-05-17 | Final Game: 2006-06-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Larry Allan Simpson
Biography
Allan Simpson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2006. Born in 1977, Simpson's career spanned a brief but notable period during the mid-2000s, a time characterized by a surge in offensive statistics and heightened scoring across the league. Throughout his time in the majors, he compiled a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, with a 6.06 earned run average (ERA). With a total of 57 strikeouts, Simpson showcased his ability to overpower hitters at times, although he did not record any saves during his career.
Simpson's playing style was typical of the era, where pitchers often faced challenges from powerful lineups fueled by advanced hitting techniques and a focus on offensive prowess. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Simpson's contributions on the mound were part of a larger narrative of the game during a time of transition, as teams sought out pitchers who could adapt to the evolving nature of offense in baseball. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the diverse paths players take in their pursuit of success in America’s pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 51 | 33 | 5 | 32 | 57 | 6.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | NL | 2 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 44 | 22 | 20 | 46 | 5.08 | 584.7 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 67.50 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | NL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 45 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | COL | P | 32 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | COL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | COL | NL | $318,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $318,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft College | Taft | CA | 1996, 1997 |