Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball outfielder |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/11/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Chandler Simpson
Simpson was not in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the Rays' American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, with Ryan Vilade starting in left field instead. He had gone 1-for-8 in the first two games of the series. He had been cleared to play after resting his foot.
Simpson was removed early from a game against the Philadelphia Phillies with an apparent foot injury. He sat out the next games, including the final regular-season contest. The injury was a concern before the postseason.
Simpson stole his 46th base of the 2026 regular season during a 5-1 Rays win over the Boston Red Sox, a total that later led the American League. He also went 1-for-3 with two RBI in that game. His stolen base total set a high mark for the team during its push into the playoffs.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chandler Lenard Simpson |
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| Summary | Chandler Lenard Simpson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut on 19/04/2025 and has played as a left fielder for the Rays. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
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| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Bats | Left |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | St. Pius X High School, Georgia |
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Family
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| Siblings | Skyla Simpson (younger sister) |
Career
| Amateur | Played two seasons at UAB in 2021 and was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team, then transferred to Georgia Tech for the 2022 season, where he hit .433 in 47 games. |
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| Draft | Selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the second round (70th overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft. |
| Minor Leagues | Began his professional career in the Florida Complex League and later played for the Triple-A Durham Bulls. |
| MLB Career | Recorded a 18-game hitting streak in July 2025, a Rays rookie record. In the 2026 regular season he led the American League with 46 stolen bases and batted .306 across 151 games. |
| International | Named to the United States national baseball team for the 2024 WBSC Premier12, which won bronze. |
| Contract | Signed a one-year contract with the Rays in March 2026. |
| Postseason 2026 | Was part of the Rays' American League Division Series against the New York Yankees in October 2026, after a late-season foot injury. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began his collegiate career as an infielder before moving to the outfield with the Rays. | |
| 2. Was ranked by Baseball America as having the best speed among collegiate players in the 2022 draft. | |
| 3. Is a switch-hitter in the sense of batting left and throwing right, with a strong baserunning profile. |
