Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Matchup

It doesn't matter if you are trying to make your next big bet or parlay, tweak your fantasy team, rub something in your buddy's face, or just want to understand the game better, it's always interesting to look at a matchup. Ted Simmons and Phil Niekro have faced off against each other 94 times throughout their careers. Against Phil Niekro, Ted Simmons has maintained a Batting Average of 0.203, lower than his career batting average of 0.285. Phil Niekro's career opposing batting average is 0.246, higher than their face-off average, possibly overperforming against Ted Simmons. Ted Simmons's OPS against Phil Niekro is 0.646, lower than his career OPS of 0.785.

Phil Niekro has struck out Ted Simmons 11 times in 79 at-bats. Against Phil Niekro, Ted Simmons strikes out every 8.545 plate appearances. Ted Simmons's career Plate Appearance per Strikeout is 13.96, striking out less often against Phil Niekro than average. Phil Niekro strikes out a batter every 6.785 plate appearances, striking out Ted Simmons less often than his average.

How Ted Simmons put the ball into play against Phil Niekro

Balls and Strikes Thrown by Phil Niekro to Ted Simmons

Matchup Details for Ted Simmons and Phil Niekro

Stats that describe the matchup between Ted Simmons and Phil Niekro including some career level stats for context.

Plate Appearances

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Plate Appearances
94
Ted Simmons Career Plate Appearances
9685
Phil Niekro Career Batters Faced
22677

At Bats

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro At Bats
79
Ted Simmons Career At Bats
8680
Phil Niekro Career At Bats Pitched
20405

Batting Average

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Batting Average
0.203
Ted Simmons Career Batting Average
0.285
Phil Niekro Career Opposing Batting Average
0.246

Hits

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Hits
16
Ted Simmons Career Hits
2472
Phil Niekro Career Hits Allowed
5044

Singles

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Singles
11
Ted Simmons Career Singles
1694

Doubles

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Doubles
3
Ted Simmons Career Doubles
483

Triples

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Triples
0
Ted Simmons Career Triples
47

Home Runs

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs
2
Ted Simmons Career Home Runs
248
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed
482

Grand Slams

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Grand Slams
1

In the Park Home Runs

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro In the Park Home Runs
0

In the Park Grand Slams

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro In the Park Grand Slams
0

Extra Base Hits

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Extra Base Hits
5
Ted Simmons Career Extra Base Hits
778

Home Runs Per at Bat

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per at Bat
0.025
Ted Simmons Career Home Runs Per at Bat
0.029
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed per At Bat
0.02362166135751

Home Runs Per Hit

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per Hit
0.125
Ted Simmons Career Home Runs Per Hit
0.1
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed Per Hit
0.095559080095163

Home Runs Per Strikeout

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.182
Ted Simmons Career Home Runs Per Strikeout
0.35734870317003
Phil Niekro Career Home Runs Allowed Per Strikeout
0.1442250149611

Total Bases

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Total Bases
25
Ted Simmons Total Bases
3793

Times on Base

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Times on Base
31
Ted Simmons Career Times on Base
3366

On Base Pct

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro On Base Pct
0.330
Ted Simmons Career On Base Percentage
0.348

Slugging Pct

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Slugging Pct
0.316
Ted Simmons Career Slugging Percentage
0.437

On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro On Base Plus Slugging (OPS)
0.646
Ted Simmons Career OPS
0.785

Isolated Power

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Isolated Power
0.114
Ted Simmons Career Isolated Power
0.152

Gross Production Average

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Gross Production Average
0.228
Ted Simmons Career Gross Production Average
0.266

Batting Average on Balls in Play

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.212
Ted Simmons Career Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.284
Phil Niekro Career Opposing Batting Average on Balls in Play
0.27369810415167

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Runs Batted In (RBI)
13
Ted Simmons Career RBIs
1389

Runs Created

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Runs Created
8.983
Ted Simmons Career Runs Created
1326.47

Hit By Pitch

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Hit By Pitch
0
Ted Simmons Career Hit By Pitch
39
Phil Niekro Career Batters Hit By Pitch
123

Outs

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Outs
50

Walks

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Walks
15
Ted Simmons Career Walks
855
Phil Niekro Career Walks Allowed
1809

Intentional Walks

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Intentional Walks
0
Ted Simmons Career Intentional Walks
188
Phil Niekro Career Intentional Walks Allowed
86

Strikeouts

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Strikeouts
11
Ted Simmons Career Strikeouts
694
Phil Niekro Career Strikeouts Thrown
3342

Plate Appearance Per Strikout

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Plate Appearance Per Strikout
8.545
Ted Simmons Career Plate Appearances Per Strikeout
13.96
Phil Niekro Career Batters Faced per Strikeout
6.7854578096948

Walks Per Strikeout

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Walks Per Strikeout
1.364
Ted Simmons Career Walks Per Strikeout
1.23
Phil Niekro Career Walks Allowed Per Strikeout
0.56702573309396

Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Walks and Hits Per Plate Apperance
0.330
Ted Simmons Career Walks and Hits Per Plate Appearance
0.36293236964378
Phil Niekro Career Walks and Hits Allowed Per Plate Appearance
0.30599285619791

Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Defensive Indifference
0

Batter Reached due to Error

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Error
1

Batter Reached due to Interference

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Batter Reached due to Interference
0

Sacrifice Hits

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Sacrifice Hits
0
Ted Simmons Career Sacrifice Hits
11
Phil Niekro Career Sacrifice Hits
167

Sacrifice Flies

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Sacrifice Flies
0
Ted Simmons Career Sacrifice Flies
100
Phil Niekro Career Sacrifice Flies
87

Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Grounds into Double Play (GIDP)
3
Ted Simmons Career Ground into Double Play
287
Phil Niekro Career Double Plays Enabled
292

Ground into Triple Play

Ted Simmons vs. Phil Niekro Ground into Triple Play
0