Randall Simon is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for nine seasons. He was born on May 25, 1975, in Willemstad, Curacao, and began his baseball career in the Netherlands before being signed by the Atlanta Braves in 1992.
Simon made his Major League debut with the Braves in 1997 and played for them until 1999. He then played for the Detroit Tigers from 2000 to 2002, the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2003 to 2004, the Chicago Cubs in 2005, and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006.
Throughout his career, Simon primarily played first base and outfield. He was known for his power hitting and was a consistent contributor to his teams' offensive efforts. In 2002, he hit a career-high 19 home runs and had 82 RBIs while playing for the Tigers.
However, Simon's career was not without controversy. In 2003, while playing for the Pirates, he infamously hit one of the Milwaukee Brewers' sausage mascots with a bat during a race between innings. Simon was fined and apologized for the incident, but it remains a memorable moment in baseball history.
Simon's career came to an end in 2006 when he was released by the Phillies. He finished his career with a .282 batting average, 48 home runs, and 227 RBIs in 631 games played.
After retiring from baseball, Simon returned to Curacao and became involved in coaching and youth baseball programs. He also played in the Dutch Honkbal Hoofdklasse league for several years.
Overall, while Simon's career may have been overshadowed by his controversial moment with the sausage mascot, he was a solid player who made significant contributions to his teams' success.
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