Ted Simmons
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Ted Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan) is a former catcher/DH in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1968-80), Milwaukee Brewers (1981-85) and Atlanta Braves (1986-88). He was a switch-hitter and threw right handed.
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[edit] Career
In a 21-season career, Simmons compiled a .285 batting average with 248 home runs and 1389 RBI in 2456 games.
[edit] Highlights
- 8-time All-Star (1972-74, 1977-79, 1981, 1983)
- Silver Slugger Award (1980)
- 6-time hit .300 or more (1972-73, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1983)
- Twice led the National League in intentional walks (1976-77). He ranks 15th in the All-Time list with 188.
[edit] Fact
- Simmons is just one of six switch-hitters to drive in 100 runs in both leagues. The others are Bobby Bonilla, Carl Everett, Eddie Murray, Ken Singleton and J.T. Snow.
[edit] See also
- List of major league players with 2,000 hits
- List of NL Silver Slugger Winners at Catcher
- Top 500 home run hitters of all time
- 1982 World Series
[edit] External link
Categories: Baseball catcher stubs | National League All-Stars | American League All-Stars | Atlanta Braves players | Milwaukee Brewers players | St. Louis Cardinals players | Major league catchers | Major league designated hitters | Major league players from Michigan | People from Highland Park, Michigan | 1949 births | Living people