CHRIS SIMMONS

4/6/86; '08 41st; United States Military Academy
R/R; 5-11, 205

Level
BA
OBP
SA
AB
2B
3B
HR
BB
K
SB
CS
2005 NCAA
.260
.352
.357
154
7
1
2
21
40
4
2
2006 NCAA
.283
.366
.417
180
8
2
4
16
32
5
0
2007 NCAA
.258
.346
.350
163
1
4
2
15
23
0
4
2008 NCAA
.318
.368
.535
170
9
2
8
10
24
4
2

The Pirates used two consecutive picks, rounds 41 and 42, on players from West Point.  Apparently, it is possible for a graduate to play pro ball while serving in the Army due to a program that allows athletes to fulfill their commitments by engaging in recruiting and other activities.  Simmons had a breakout year as a senior.  He signed and appears most likely be an organizational catcher.

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