Ted Simmons inducted into the Hall of Fame

 

On December 8, 2019 The Veterans Committee elects catcher Ted Simmons to the Hall of Fame. One of the best offensive catchers in MLB history, Simba was an 8X All-Star.

In his 21-year career (1968-1988), Ted had 2472 hits, 248 HR, 1389 RBI, 855 BB (against only 694 strikeouts), .285 BA, .348 OBP, .437 Slg., & .785 OPS.