Ted Simmons Hall of Fame MLB

Ted Simmons was an American former professional baseball catcher who played 21 MLB seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves. A switch-hitter, he became one of the most productive offensive catchers of his era, earning eight All-Star selections and the 1980 Silver Slugger Award.

Simmons finished his career with 2,456 games,8,680 at-bats,2,472 hits, 483 doubles, 248 home runs, 1,074 runs, 1,389 RBI, 21 stolen bases and a .285 batting average, with a .348 on-base percentage and .785 OPS. He batted .300 or better seven times, reached at least 90 RBI eight times and drove in 100 or more runs three times. His 193 hits in 1975 remain the most by a catcher who caught at least 150 games in a season.

At retirement, Simmons led all catchers in career hits and doubles and held the National League record for home runs by a switch-hitter with 182.He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020.

Simmons' Awards and Honors

• 8× All-Star (1972–1974, 1977–1979, 1981, 1983)
• Silver Slugger Award (1980)
• Received MVP votes in seven seasons
• Hit .300 or better seven times
• 1975 NL catcher record with 193 hits

MLB Records

• 2,472 hits ranked second among players who played at least 50% of their games at catcher
• 483 doubles ranked second among catchers
• 1,389 RBI ranked second among catchers
• 1,074 runs ranked fifth among players who played at least 50% of their games at catcher