IP 542
ERA 4.218
WHIP 1.373
BB/9 3.122
SO/9 6.858
  • Full name Gerrit Lee Simpson
  • Born 12/18/1979 in Tulsa, OK
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Texas
  • Drafted in the 5th round (154th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2001.
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    The Reds drafted Simpson after each of his two years at Connors State (Okla.) JC but weren't able to sign him. He'll move up considerably from his 33rd-round status of 2000, as he transferred to Texas and became the ace of the rotation. Simpson likes to pitch at 91-93 mph and can touch 97, but he's better when he uses a less stressful delivery and operates at 89-91. His slider is an effective second pitch, and at times he shows a decent changeup.

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