Nelson Simmons facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nelson Simmons |
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Simmons with the Nashville Sounds in 1985
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: June 27, 1963 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| September 4, 1984, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| May 8, 1987, for the Baltimore Orioles | |||
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| Batting average | .261 | ||
| Home runs | 11 | ||
| Runs batted in | 40 | ||
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Nelson Bernard Simmons, born on June 27, 1963, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an Outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Nelson Simmons played for two teams during his career: the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles. He also went to James Madison High School.
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Nelson Simmons' Baseball Career
Nelson Simmons started his professional baseball journey when the Detroit Tigers picked him. This happened in the second round of the 1981 MLB draft. He began playing in the Rookie league with the Bristol Tigers in 1981.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Nelson Simmons played in Major League Baseball for three seasons. During this time, he played in 100 games. He had a batting average of .261. This means he got a hit about 26.1% of the times he tried to hit the ball.
He also hit 11 home runs. A home run is when a player hits the ball out of the field, allowing them to run around all the bases and score a point. Nelson Simmons also had 40 RBIs. An RBI means he helped his teammates score runs.
Playing in the Outfield
Nelson Simmons was an Outfielder. This position means he played in the large grassy area of the baseball field. His job was to catch balls hit by the other team. He played in both left field and right field. He had a fielding percentage of .963. This shows he was very good at catching and fielding the ball without making errors.
Later Career Years
After his time in Major League Baseball, Nelson Simmons continued to play. His last professional season was in 1995. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Triple-A team, the Calgary Cannons.
