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Harry Simpson

Outfield, First Base5 seasons1955–1959

Biography

Harry Simpson was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born December 3, 1925 in Atlanta, GA. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 180 pounds, Harry Simpson debuted on April 21, 1951 and last played on September 27, 1959.

Over 1014 major-league games, Harry Simpson batted .268 with 870 hits, 76 home runs, and 434 RBI in 3241 at-bats.

Every one of Harry's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

December 3, 1925

Birthplace

Atlanta, GA

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 180 lb

MLB Debut

April 21, 1951

Final Game

September 27, 1959

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1014 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1014	3241	414	870	119	45	76	434	312	429	.268	.334	.403	.737

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1946	Philadelphia Stars	44	127	33	1	16	.260
1947	Philadelphia Stars	37	114	34	0	13	.298
1948	Philadelphia Stars	45	171	51	2	24	.298
1951	Cleveland Indians	122	332	76	7	24	.229
1952	Cleveland Indians	146	545	145	10	65	.266
1953	Cleveland Indians	82	242	55	7	22	.227
1955	Cleveland Indians	3	1	0	0	0	.000
1955	Kansas City Athletics	112	396	119	5	52	.301
1955	?	115	397	119	5	52	.300
1956	Kansas City Athletics	141	543	159	21	105	.293
1957	Kansas City Athletics	50	179	53	6	24	.296
1957	New York Yankees	75	224	56	7	39	.250
1957	?	125	403	109	13	63	.270
1958	New York Yankees	24	51	11	0	6	.216
1958	Kansas City Athletics	78	212	56	7	27	.264
1958	?	102	263	67	7	33	.255
1959	Kansas City Athletics	8	14	4	1	2	.286
1959	Chicago White Sox	38	75	14	2	13	.187
1959	Pittsburgh Pirates	9	15	4	0	2	.267
1959	?	55	104	22	3	17	.212

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Harry Simpson appears across the 1955-1959 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Harry Simpson played 389 games with 391 hits and 210 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Harry Simpson.

Joe Demaestri Hector Lopez Tom Gorman Alex Kellner Vic Power Glenn Cox Hal Smith Gus Zernial

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Harry Simpson play?

Harry Simpson was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Harry Simpson play for the Athletics?

Harry Simpson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1955-1959.

Where was Harry Simpson born?

Harry Simpson was born on December 3, 1925 in Atlanta, GA.

What were Harry Simpson's MLB career stats?

Over 1014 MLB games, Harry Simpson hit .268 with 870 hits, 76 home runs, and 434 RBI.

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