Negro League player stats include league games, interleague games (against major Negro League competition), and games against select top-level independent Black Baseball teams. Player stats do not include the extensive amount of exhibitions and barnstorming games Negro League teams often played. Negro League data is not complete. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. More about data coverage

Standard Batting

Standard Batting
Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
193728TOTNAL35133120163361117104.275.304.367.6718544180*8/793
193728CTNAL37701000000.143.143.143.286-211000/379
193728KCMNAL30118106163051115104.283.315.377.693914017*8/79
193728CAGNAL28702100200.286.286.429.714953010/7
193829TOTNAL21101911322310737.242.296.297.593712703*8/
193829CAGNAL1887791319310737.241.302.304.6067424018
193829KCMNAL3141203000000.250.250.250.50044302/8
193930CAGNAL29131115153442312416.296.382.443.82514051*8
194031CAGNAL1985761417401519.224.306.316.62286240000*8
194132KCMNAL37158136212522012820.184.293.228.52157310110*78
194233KCMNAL3616615222294205311.191.245.243.48951373*7/8
194334KCMNAL301109414153106212.160.262.213.47447201307/98
7 Yrs2078847841151752695643179.223.297.298.59576234031800
162 Game Avg.162692614901372074502462.223.297.298.59576183
KCM (5 yrs)136566500731021461382347.204.276.262.5386113131600
CAG (4 yrs)683112774272123426832.260.337.368.705105102020
CT (1 yr)37701000000.143.143.143.286-211000

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willie Simms born?

Willie Simms was born on December 23, 1908.

Where was Willie Simms born?

Willie Simms was born in Shreveport, LA.

How tall was Willie Simms?

Willie Simms was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.

How much did Willie Simms weigh when playing?

Willie Simms weighed 160 lbs (72 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Willie Simms play?

Willie Simms played 7 seasons.

Is Willie Simms in the Hall of Fame?

Willie Simms has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Willie Simms play?

Willie Simms was an Outfielder.

How many hits did Willie Simms have?

Willie Simms had 175 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Willie Simms have?

Willie Simms had 5 home runs over his career.

What was Willie Simms' average?

Willie Simms had a .223 average over his career.

How many teams has Willie Simms played for?

Willie Simms played for 3 teams; the Chicago American Giants, Cincinnati Tigers and Kansas City Monarchs.

How many World Series has Willie Simms won?

Willie Simms won 1 World Series.

When did Willie Simms retire?

Willie Simms last played in 1943.

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