Harry Simpson
Harry Leon Simpson "Suitcase; Goody"
Born: December 3, 1925
Atlanta, GA US
Deceased: April 3, 1979
Akron, OH US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180
Career: 1949-1964
Major League Statistics
Harry Simpson compiled a career batting average of .295 with 127 home runs and 565 RBI in his 801-game career with the Wilkes-Barre Indians, San Diego Padres, Indianapolis Indians and Mexico City Diablos Rojos. He began playing during the 1949 season and last took the field during the 1964 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | A | EL | Wilkes-Barre Indians | 139 | 606 | 522 | 125 | 159 | 27 | 16 | 31 | 120 | 5 | 77 | 113 | .305 | .401 | .596 | .997 | 311 | 7 | 0 | ||||
| 1950 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | 178 | 751 | 697 | 121 | 225 | 41 | 19 | 33 | 156 | 2 | 42 | 84 | .323 | .367 | .578 | .945 | 403 | 7 | 5 | ||||
| 1954 | AAA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | 100 | 371 | 330 | 50 | 93 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 58 | 1 | 30 | 52 | .282 | .345 | .479 | .824 | 158 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1960 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | 95 | 337 | 284 | 38 | 63 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 42 | 47 | .222 | .333 | .380 | .714 | 108 | 7 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 1961 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | 146 | 602 | 515 | 82 | 156 | 23 | 6 | 24 | 105 | 3 | 3 | 73 | 75 | .303 | .390 | .511 | .901 | 263 | 5 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 1962 | AAA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | 132 | 535 | 444 | 74 | 124 | 17 | 2 | 19 | 79 | 1 | 77 | 97 | .279 | .382 | .455 | .837 | 202 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | ||
| 1963 | AAA | IL | Indianapolis Indians | 11 | 35 | 34 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .382 | .400 | .500 | .900 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 801 | 3237 | 2826 | 495 | 833 | 140 | 54 | 127 | 565 | 15 | 3 | 342 | 474 | .295 | .374 | .517 | .892 | 1462 | 9 | 32 | 14 | 23 | 13 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | A | EL | Wilkes-Barre Indians | OF | 139 | 324 | 15 | 16 | 3 | .955 | 2.439 |
| 1950 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | OF | 172 | 488 | 8 | 9 | 3 | .982 | 2.884 |
| 1954 | AAA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | OF | 89 | 162 | 7 | 6 | 4 | .966 | 1.899 |
| 1960 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | OF | 61 | 104 | 4 | 2 | 1 | .982 | 1.770 |
| 1960 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | 1B | 29 | 181 | 14 | 5 | 24 | .975 | 6.724 |
| 1961 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | OF | 79 | 125 | 6 | 5 | 1 | .963 | 1.658 |
| 1961 | AAA | PCL | San Diego Padres | 1B | 65 | 520 | 23 | 2 | 63 | .996 | 8.354 |
| 1962 | AAA | AA2 | Indianapolis Indians | OF | 124 | 193 | 4 | 10 | 0 | .952 | 1.589 |
| Totals | 758 | 2097 | 81 | 55 | 99 | .975 | 2.873 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | A | Eastern League | Wilkes-Barre Indians | CLE | ||
| 1950 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | San Diego Padres | CLE | ||
| 1954 | AAA | American Association 2 | Indianapolis Indians | CLE | ||
| 1960 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | San Diego Padres | CHA | ||
| 1961 | AAA | Pacific Coast League | San Diego Padres | CHA | ||
| 1962 | AAA | American Association 2 | Indianapolis Indians | CHA | ||
| 1963 | AA | Mexican League | Mexico City Diablos Rojos | |||
| 1963 | AAA | International League | Indianapolis Indians | CHA | ||
| 1964 | AA | Mexican League | Mexico City Diablos Rojos |
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