Dick Simpson, baseball player, 1962-1969

Dick Simpson

Born: 7/28/1943 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-21 | Final Game: 1969-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Richard Charles Simpson

Biography

Dick Simpson was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played as a position player from 1962 until his retirement in 1969. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 288 games across multiple teams, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. Simpson recorded a total of 107 hits, including 15 home runs, while driving in 56 runs. His batting average settled at .207, reflecting the challenges many players faced during the transition from the late 1960s into the more offensively driven eras that followed. Simpson's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the evolution of the game and the increasing athleticism of players. With 10 stolen bases to his name, he demonstrated speed and base-running acumen, traits that were significant in the strategy of the era. While his numbers may not place him among the game's legends, Simpson's contributions as a hard-working player in the competitive landscape of the 1960s remain a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
288 518 94 107 19 2 15 56 10 64 174 0.207 0.299 0.338 0.637 -207.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 211 131 232 6 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 31
Center Field 71
Right Field 112