Benjamin Simon joined the Santa Clara Cardinals in Summer 2025 and immediately made a name for himself as one of the most complete players in franchise history. A polished hitter with advanced plate discipline and elite bat-to-ball skills, Simon quickly emerged as a middle-of-the-order force and a steady presence on the defensive side of the ball.

Known for his high baseball IQ and quiet confidence, Simon’s combination of gap power, contact consistency, and leadership behind the plate made him a standout rookie. His ability to adapt—splitting time between catcher, third base, and the mound—speaks to his versatility and value to the Cardinals’ roster.

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Career Overview

Through his first 19 career games, Simon has posted a .462 batting average, .541 on-base percentage, and 1.118 OPS, while driving in 11 runs and collecting 6 doubles. His offensive performance places him among the top hitters in team history by both average and OPS.

On the mound, Simon has also contributed as a reliever, tossing 7 innings with a 1.57 WHIP, 6 strikeouts, and 1 save. Defensively, he’s logged over 100 innings across multiple positions—most notably 50+ innings behind the plate, where he’s shown reliable hands and strong communication with the pitching staff.

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Fall 2025

Simon carried over his momentum into the Fall 2025 season, where he continued to produce offensively, batting .375 (3-for-8) with a .500 OBP and driving in 3 runs. His leadership at third base and steady presence in the lineup have helped anchor the team through the early part of the season.

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Summer 2025

Simon’s rookie campaign with the Cardinals was one of the most dominant in franchise history. Over 16 games, he hit .477 with a .549 OBP, .614 SLG, and 1.163 OPS, driving in 8 runs and leading the team in nearly every major offensive category.

He earned All-Star honors for his outstanding two-way performance and was recognized league-wide for his advanced approach at the plate and defensive versatility. Behind the dish, Simon threw out 100% of attempted base stealers (1-for-1) and posted a .965 fielding percentage while also logging innings at third base and shortstop.

 

Fall 2025
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. Oct 18 2025 — vs Silver Creek Pirates Black: Reached base three times (1-for-2, 2 BB) with an RBI in the Cardinals’ 11-4 victory.
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. Oct 4 2025 — vs Bay City Rays Legacy: Recorded a hit, RBI, and run scored in the Fall opener.

Summer 2025
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. Jul 13 2025 — @ West Coast Redwoods White: Finished the season with a 2-for-4 performance, driving in a run and maintaining his top-tier average.
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. Jun 29 2025 — vs West Bay Reds: Produced back-to-back multi-hit games across the doubleheader, combining for 4-for-6 with 3 RBI on the day.
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. Jun 8 2025 — vs California Phillies: Went 3-for-5 with 3 RBI, one of his best all-around offensive games of the year.
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. May 4 2025 — @ California Scrub-Jays of Campbell: Exploded for a 3-for-4 game with 2 RBI, posting his highest single-game OPS (2.050) of the season.
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. Apr 12 2025 — vs West Coast Redwoods White: Went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI, continuing his consistent early-season start.
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. Mar 30 2025 — @ South Bay Bolts: Tallied a hit in his season debut, marking the start of a breakout summer.

 

Records & Honors

• 🏅 D2 All-Star (Summer 2025)

Team-Leading Stats

• Runs (12) — Summer 2025

• Hits (21) — Summer 2025

• RBI (8) — Summer 2025

• Walks (7) — Summer 2025 (tied)

• Saves (1) — Summer 2025