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 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]
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
- ^ [1]
- ^ Hanson, Braves beat Nationals 3-2
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)