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Simmons was drafted by the [[Atlanta Braves]] in the second round of the [[2010 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of [[Western Oklahoma State College]].<ref>[http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100609&content_id=11000678&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl Young pitchers dominate Braves' Day 3 Draft]</ref> |
Simmons was drafted by the [[Atlanta Braves]] in the second round of the [[2010 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of [[Western Oklahoma State College]].<ref>[http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100609&content_id=11000678&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl Young pitchers dominate Braves' Day 3 Draft]</ref> |
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Prior to the 2012 season, Simmons was the Braves' fourth best prospect according to ''[[Baseball America]]''.<ref>[http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2012/2612549.html Atlanta Braves top 2012 prospects]</ref> He was ranked 92nd in all of baseball.<ref>[http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2012/2612998.html 2012 Top 100 Prospects]</ref> During spring training he competed with [[Tyler Pastornicky]] for the Braves starting shortstop job.<ref>[http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120311&content_id=27189336&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl Simmons' dazzling 'D' leaving strong impression]</ref><ref>[http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120319&content_id=27409844&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl Pastornicky, Simmons continue shortstop battle]</ref> |
Prior to the 2012 season, Simmons was the Braves' fourth best prospect according to ''[[Baseball America]]''.<ref>[http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2012/2612549.html Atlanta Braves top 2012 prospects]</ref> He was ranked 92nd in all of baseball.<ref>[http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2012/2612998.html 2012 Top 100 Prospects]</ref> During spring training he competed with [[Tyler Pastornicky]] for the Braves starting shortstop job.<ref>[http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120311&content_id=27189336&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl Simmons' dazzling 'D' leaving strong impression]</ref><ref>[http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120319&content_id=27409844&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl Pastornicky, Simmons continue shortstop battle]</ref> On May 30, 2012, the Braves called Simmons up,<ref>[http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/05/30/simmons-coming-from-double-a-pastornicky-to-triple-a/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog Pastornicky sent to Triple-A; Simmons coming to Majors]</ref> and he made his Major League debut on June 2 against the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>[http://gd2.mlb.com/content/game/mlb/year_2012/month_06/day_02/gid_2012_06_02_atlmlb_wasmlb_1/boxscore.html]</ref> He got his first Major League hit, a double, on June 3.<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hanson-braves-beat-nationals-3-202549931--mlb.html Hanson, Braves beat Nationals 3-2]</ref> |
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⚫ | Simmons was named NL rookie of the month for June 2012, after hitting .333 with six doubles, three home runs and 14 RBIs in 25 June games. He led all NL rookies in batting average and on-base percentage.<ref>[http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/07/02/simmons-named-nl-rookie-of-the-month/ Simmons named NL rookie of the month]</ref> On July 8, 2012, during a game against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], Simmons suffered a fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his right hand while sliding head-first into second base.<ref>[ http://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/7/8/3145435/andrelton-simmons-injury-finger-braves Andrelton Simmons Injury: Braves Shortstop Has Fractured Finger]</ref> |
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On May 30, 2012, the Braves called Simmons up,<ref>[http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/05/30/simmons-coming-from-double-a-pastornicky-to-triple-a/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog Pastornicky sent to Triple-A; Simmons coming to Majors]</ref> and he made his Major League debut on June 2 against the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>[http://gd2.mlb.com/content/game/mlb/year_2012/month_06/day_02/gid_2012_06_02_atlmlb_wasmlb_1/boxscore.html]</ref> He got his first Major League hit, a double, on June 3.<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hanson-braves-beat-nationals-3-202549931--mlb.html Hanson, Braves beat Nationals 3-2]</ref> |
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⚫ | Simmons was named NL rookie of the month for June 2012, after hitting .333 with six doubles, three home runs and 14 RBIs in 25 June games. He led all NL rookies in batting average and on-base percentage.<ref>[http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/07/02/simmons-named-nl-rookie-of-the-month/ Simmons named NL rookie of the month]</ref> |
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==References== |
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Andrelton Simmons | |
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Atlanta Braves – No. 19 | |
Shortstop | |
Born: Mundu-Nobo, Curaçao | September 4, 1989|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
debut | |
June 2, 2012, for the Atlanta Braves | |
Career statistics | |
Hits | 33 |
Batting Average | .292 |
RBI | 15 |
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Andrelton A. Simmons (born September 4, 1989) is a Curaçaoan professional baseball player. He is currently a shortstop for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.
Professional career
Simmons was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Western Oklahoma State College.[1]
Prior to the 2012 season, Simmons was the Braves' fourth best prospect according to Baseball America.[2] He was ranked 92nd in all of baseball.[3] During spring training he competed with Tyler Pastornicky for the Braves starting shortstop job.[4][5] On May 30, 2012, the Braves called Simmons up,[6] and he made his Major League debut on June 2 against the Washington Nationals.[7] He got his first Major League hit, a double, on June 3.[8]
Simmons was named NL rookie of the month for June 2012, after hitting .333 with six doubles, three home runs and 14 RBIs in 25 June games. He led all NL rookies in batting average and on-base percentage.[9] On July 8, 2012, during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Simmons suffered a fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his right hand while sliding head-first into second base.[10]
References
- ^ Young pitchers dominate Braves' Day 3 Draft
- ^ Atlanta Braves top 2012 prospects
- ^ 2012 Top 100 Prospects
- ^ Simmons' dazzling 'D' leaving strong impression
- ^ Pastornicky, Simmons continue shortstop battle
- ^ Pastornicky sent to Triple-A; Simmons coming to Majors
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- ^ Hanson, Braves beat Nationals 3-2
- ^ Simmons named NL rookie of the month
- ^ [ http://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-braves/2012/7/8/3145435/andrelton-simmons-injury-finger-braves Andrelton Simmons Injury: Braves Shortstop Has Fractured Finger]
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)