Lucas Sims
Born: 5/10/1994 in Lawrenceville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Lucas Sundberg Sims
Biography
Lucas Sims, born in 1994, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his versatility and resilience on the mound. Since making his Major League debut on August 1, 2017, Sims has developed into a reliable arm for his teams, showcasing a competitive spirit that has earned him a solid record of 22 wins and 19 losses. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.5, he demonstrates the ability to navigate through high-pressure situations while also striking out 353 batters, reflecting his potent combination of skill and determination.
Sims continues to make an impact in today's game, contributing not only as a starting pitcher but also in relief roles, as evidenced by his 12 saves throughout his career. His playing style is characterized by a powerful fastball and effective off-speed pitches, allowing him to challenge hitters across various lineups. As a player in the contemporary era, Sims is part of a league that emphasizes striking out batters and managing game situations strategically, positioning him as a key figure in the ongoing evolution of pitching in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 245 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 306.0 | 236 | 153 | 42 | 159 | 353 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 3 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.7 | 64 | 36 | 23 | 44 | 5.62 | -1031.6 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7.84 | -570.9 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 31 | 22 | 19 | 57 | 4.60 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 2.45 | 487.2 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 5 | 3 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 47.0 | 34 | 23 | 18 | 76 | 4.40 | 1501.6 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9.45 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 7 | 3 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 61.0 | 33 | 21 | 39 | 72 | 3.10 | -58.8 |
| 2024 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6.43 | -708.0 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.3 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 40 | 3.57 | -725.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.074 | 0.074 | 0.074 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 14 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 24 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CIN | NL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | BOS | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | CIN | NL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 245 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ATL | P | 14 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | ATL | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CIN | P | 24 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CIN | P | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CIN | P | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CIN | P | 67 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | BOS | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CIN | P | 43 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 245 |