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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | LAA | AL | 21 | 50 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 0.140 | -163.7 |
| 1965 | LAA | AL | 8 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 92 | 84 | 26 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 0.238 | 149.2 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 44 | 54 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.259 | 68.4 |
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 59 | 177 | 25 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 61 | 0.186 | -219.9 |
| 1968 | STL | NL | 26 | 56 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0.232 | -219.9 |
| 1969 | NYY | AL | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 26 | 51 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAA | OF | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | LAA | OF | 16 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CAL | OF | 8 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | CIN | OF | 64 | 16 | 35 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 | CIN | OF | 26 | 12 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | HOU | OF | 49 | 47 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | SLN | OF | 22 | 18 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | NYA | OF | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | OF | 17 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 31 |
| Center Field | 71 |
| Right Field | 112 |