Ted Simmons
- Position(s):
- C, 1B, OF, RF, LF, 3B, DH
- Born:
- August 9, 1949
- Bats:
- Left
- Throws:
- Right
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 193 lbs
- Major League Debut:
- 9-21-1968 with SLN
- Allstar Selections:
- 1980 SS
Ted Simmons
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Quotes About Ted Simmons
"All you ever hear is Bench and Munson and Fisk. Nobody ever talks about Simmons. He's the most underrated catcher. He's never got the recognition he deserves. But where can you find a catcher that can do all the things Simmons can do? He hits better than any of them, and he calls a great game. And who else in the league can catch as many games as he does?" — Pittsburgh manager Chuck Tanner on St. Louis catcher Ted Simmons, 1978
Where does Ted Simmons rank among baseball greats?
Ted Simmons ranks among the Top 50 all-time at C. Rankings
Born
Ted Lyle Simmons was born on August 9, 1949, in Highland Park, MI.
Batted: Both
Threw: Right
College: Michigan
Major League Debut
September 21,1968
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1968
Ted Simmons
Al Oliver
Hal McRae
Dusty Baker
Richie Hebner
Bobby Bonds
Rollie Fingers
Andy Messersmith
Freddie Patek
If anyone knows how he acquired the nickname "Simba," let us know.
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Post-Season Appearances
1981 American League Division Playoffs
1982 American League Championship Series
1982 World Series
Batting Feats
- April 17, 1975: Switch HR same game...
- June 11, 1979: Switch HR same game...
- May 2, 1982: Switch HR same game...
All-Star Selections
1972 NL
1973 NL
1974 NL
1977 NL
1978 NL
1979 NL
1981 AL
1983 AL
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