Joe Simpson, baseball player, 1975-1983

Joe Simpson

Active Player

Born: 12/31/1951 in Purcell, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-02 | Final Game: 1983-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joe Allen Simpson

Biography

Joe Simpson, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1975 until his retirement in 1983. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 607 games, recording a total of 338 hits. Simpson showcased his versatility and speed on the field, accumulating 45 stolen bases and contributing 124 runs batted in, while finishing his career with a batting average of .242 and hitting 9 home runs. Simpson's playing style was characterized by his ability to get on base and his aggressive base running, making him an asset to the teams he played for during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He navigated a competitive era of baseball that saw significant shifts in player dynamics and strategies, embracing the evolving nature of the game. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination that defined many players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 33 0 0 0 0 33.7 38 26 5 24 37 6.95 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
607 1397 166 338 54 12 9 124 45 90 190 0.242 0.289 0.317 0.607 -3454.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 58 9 185 17 3 20
OF 511 333 896 37 21 9
P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 58
Left Field 100
Center Field 228
Right Field 198
Designated Hitter 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1971, 1972, 1973