Bill Simas
Encyclopedia
William Anthony Simas was a Major League Baseball
pitcher.
He was originally drafted by the California Angels
in the 6th round of the 1992 MLB Draft and was then traded by the Angels (with McKay Christensen
, Andrew Lorraine
and John Snyder
) to the Chicago White Sox
in 1995 for Jim Abbott
and Tim Fortugno
. He pitched in the Major Leagues for the White Sox primarily in relief from -. He is currently the Pitching coach for the Rookie-Class Ogden Raptors
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher.
He was originally drafted by the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
in the 6th round of the 1992 MLB Draft and was then traded by the Angels (with McKay Christensen
McKay Christensen
McKay Christensen is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Christensen played for three different ballclubs during his career: the Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets . He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 6, 1999...
, Andrew Lorraine
Andrew Lorraine
Andrew Jason Lorraine is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from -. He also played for the La New Bears in Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League....
and John Snyder
John Snyder (baseball)
John Snyder , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.-External links:...
) to the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in 1995 for Jim Abbott
Jim Abbott
James Anthony Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played despite having been born without a right hand. He played for the California Angels, the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers, from 1989 to 1999.He graduated from Flint Central High School and...
and Tim Fortugno
Tim Fortugno
Timothy Shawn Fortugno is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He graduated in 1980 from Uxbridge High School ....
. He pitched in the Major Leagues for the White Sox primarily in relief from -. He is currently the Pitching coach for the Rookie-Class Ogden Raptors
Ogden Raptors
The Ogden Raptors are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League based in Ogden, Utah, United States. The club plays at Lindquist Field, whose view beyond the outfield fence was named the best in professional baseball by a staff writer for Grand Slam Enterprises, INC.The Raptors are one of...
.