Josh Simpson

Josh Simpson

28-Year-Old PitcherRP
Miami Marlins AAA
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Josh Simpson in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a one-year contract with the Marlins in March of 2025.
Sent back to minors
PMiami Marlins  AAA
August 27, 2025
The Marlins optioned Simpson to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
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One day after being torched for seven runs while retiring just one batter in an 11-2 loss to Atlanta, Simpson finds himself back in the minors. Seth Martinez and Freddy Tarnok were called up from Jacksonville to supplement the Marlins bullpen.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
19
Last 10 Games
16
Last 5 Games
19
How many pitches does Josh Simpson generally throw?
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
What part of the game does Josh Simpson generally pitch?
 
 
 
1st
 
 
 
2nd
 
 
 
3rd
 
 
 
4th
 
 
 
5th
 
 
 
6th
 
 
 
7th
 
 
 
8th
 
 
 
9th
 
Extra
 
 
 
1st
 
 
 
2nd
 
 
 
3rd
 
 
 
4th
 
 
 
5th
 
 
 
6th
 
 
 
7th
 
 
 
8th
 
 
 
9th
 
Extra
 
 
 
1st
 
 
 
2nd
 
 
 
3rd
 
 
 
4th
 
 
 
5th
 
 
 
6th
 
 
 
7th
 
 
 
8th
 
 
 
9th
 
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
 
 
-23%
BAA vs LHP
2025
 
 
-23%
BAA vs LHP
2024
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2023
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2023vs Left .225 49 10 6 9 2 0 3
Since 2023vs Right .294 62 14 10 15 1 1 1
2025vs Left .225 49 10 6 9 2 0 3
2025vs Right .294 62 14 10 15 1 1 1
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
 
 
-68%
ERA on Road
2025
 
 
-68%
ERA on Road
2024
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2023
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2023Home 13.11 2.31 11.2 0 0 0 8.5 6.2 3.1
Since 2023Away 4.22 1.22 10.2 2 2 0 11.0 6.8 0.0
2025Home 13.11 2.31 11.2 0 0 0 8.5 6.2 3.1
2025Away 4.22 1.22 10.2 2 2 0 11.0 6.8 0.0
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
Even Split
2025
 
 
-41%
BAA vs RHP
2024
 
 
-50%
BAA vs LHP
2023
 
 
-2%
BAA vs RHP
BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2023vs Left .208 148 46 19 26 5 0 2
Since 2023vs Right .209 192 57 24 33 6 1 6
2025vs Left .193 67 15 8 11 2 0 1
2025vs Right .113 66 14 8 6 1 0 0
2024vs Left .167 16 6 2 2 0 0 1
2024vs Right .333 34 9 2 10 2 0 2
2023vs Left .232 65 25 9 13 3 0 0
2023vs Right .227 92 34 14 17 3 1 4
Stat Review
How does Josh Simpson compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.

* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
  • K/BB
    Strikeout to walk ratio.
  • K/9
    Average strikeouts per nine innings.
  • BB/9
    Average walks per nine innings.
  • HR/9
    Average home runs allowed per nine innings.
  • Fastball
    Average fastball velocity.
  • ERA
    Earned run average. The average earned runs allowed per nine innings.
  • WHIP
    Walks plus hits per inning pitched.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many balls in play against a pitcher go for hits.
  • GB/FB
    Groundball to flyball ratio. The higher the number, the more likely a pitcher is to induce groundballs.
  • Left On Base
    The percentage of base runners that a pitcher strands on base over the course of a season.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Barrels/BBE
    The percentage of batted ball events resulting in a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Spin Rate
    Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Balls Hit 95+ MPH
    The percentage of batted balls hit that met or exceeded the 95 MPH threshold.
  • Swinging Strike
    The percentage of pitches that result in a swing and a miss.
K/BB
1.50
 
K/9
9.7
 
BB/9
6.4
 
HR/9
1.6
 
Fastball
94.1 mph
 
ERA
8.87
 
WHIP
1.79
 
BABIP
.339
 
GB/FB
2.60
 
Left On Base
43.6%
 
Exit Velocity
82.5 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
3.3%
 
Spin Rate
2414 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
25.0%
 
Swinging Strike
10.1%
 
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Nabs win in relief
PMiami Marlins  AAA
July 26, 2025
Simpson (2-0) picked up the win Friday over the Brewers, striking out one in a perfect sixth inning.
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Selected from Triple-A
PMiami Marlins  AAA
June 21, 2025
The Marlins selected Simpson's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
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Making push for bullpen spot
PMiami Marlins  AAA
March 21, 2025
Simpson walked one and struck out five over 2.1 scoreless, no-hit innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
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Cast off 40-man
PMiami Marlins  AAA
November 4, 2024
Simpson cleared waivers and was outrighted off the Marlins' 40-man roster Monday.
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Reinstated, sent to Triple-A
PMiami Marlins  AAA
September 3, 2024
The Marlins activated Simpson (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
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