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Joe Simmons Notable

b. June 13, 1845 · Chicago White Stockings 1871, Cleveland Forest Citys 1872, Keokuk Westerns 1875

Joe Simmons played for three clubs across five seasons as a right fielder, opening with the Chicago White Stockings in 1871 and closing with the Keokuk Westerns in 1875.

Across 58 games he batted .221, with 60 hits and 45 runs. He finished with 12 doubles and 6 stolen bases.

He played 38 games in the outfield, with 51 putouts and 9 errors.

He was born in New York, NY, USA on June 13, 1845, and died on July 24, 1901.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1871* CHI 271292928 610 17104 .217
1872* CLE 18901123 510 9121 .256
1875* WES 135359 100 4021 .170
Major leagues 0000 000 0000
All seasons 582724560 1220 30246 .221

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Joe Simmons, that is 1871–1875. Why totals can differ.

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1845

Born June 13, 1845

New York, NY, USA

1901

Died July 24, 1901