Steve Simpson
Born: 8/30/1948 in St. Joseph, MO, USA
Died: 11/2/1989 in Omaha, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1972-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Steven Edward Simpson
Biography
Steve Simpson, born in 1948, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1972 to 1972. Primarily known as a position player, Simpson's time in the majors was marked by his participation in only 9 games. Despite his limited appearances, he is a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and fierce competition faced by players trying to break into the league during the early 1970s.
Throughout his career, Simpson recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 runs batted in, concluding his time in the sport with a batting average of 0.0. His struggles at the plate reflect the difficulties many players encounter at the highest level of competition. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, Simpson's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication required to reach the major leagues, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11.3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11.3 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 4.76 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 9 | 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 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University | Topeka | KS | 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970 |