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Ted Lyle Simmons (born August 9, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan) is a former catcher/DH in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1968-80), Milwaukee Brewers (1981-85) and Atlanta Braves (1986-88). He was a switch-hitter and threw right handed.

Career

In a 21-season career, Simmons compiled a .285 batting average with 248 home runs and 1389 RBI in 246 games.

Highlights

8-time All-Star (1972-74, 1977-79, 1981, 1983)
Silver Slugger Award (1980)
6-time hit .300 or more (1972-73, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1983)
Twice led the National League in intentional walks (1976-77). He ranks 15th in the All-Time list with 188.

Fact

Simmons is just one of six switch-hitters to drive in 100 runs in both leagues. The others are Bobby Bonilla
, Carl Everett
, Eddie Murray
, Ken Singleton
and J.T. Snow
.

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Athletes - Ted Simmons

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