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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | - |
| 2025 | MIA | NL | 4 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 34 | 25 | 22 | 36 | 7.34 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | LAD | NL | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | LAD | NL | 23 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | LAD | NL | 29 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | LAD | NL | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 120 | 265 | 29 | 75 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 0.283 | -497.7 |
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 129 | 365 | 42 | 91 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 17 | 28 | 43 | 0.249 | -811.4 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 91 | 288 | 32 | 64 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 0.222 | -994.9 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 105 | 296 | 39 | 76 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 8 | 22 | 48 | 0.257 | -395.6 |
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 91 | 119 | 16 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 21 | 0.168 | -755.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | LAN | OF | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | LAN | OF | 20 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | LAN | OF | 28 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | LAN | OF | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SEA | OF | 105 | 66 | 162 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| 1980 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | SEA | OF | 119 | 91 | 205 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | SEA | OF | 88 | 69 | 219 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 | SEA | OF | 97 | 71 | 177 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | KCA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | KCA | 1B | 54 | 8 | 167 | 14 | 1 | 18 |
| 1983 | KCA | OF | 38 | 22 | 75 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
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 |