Andrelton Simmons
| Andrelton Simmons | |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves – No. 19 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: September 4, 1989 Mundu-Nobo, Curaçao | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| debut | |
| June 2, 2012, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Teams | |
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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 purchased Simmons' contract from the Mississippi Braves, putting him on track for a June 1 Major League debut.[6] Due to a rainout, he made his debut against the Washington Nationals on June 2, 2012. He grounded out to third in his first career MLB at-bat.
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)