It's a shame his career ended so fast, if he aged well he would have given an Ozzie Smith a run for his money as the greatest defensive player in MLB history. 24 dWAR in 7 years is unbelievable
seeing him retire hurts fr, the og braves shortstop from when i first became a braves fan in 2013 (i was in 4th grade) i always imitated his batting stance and was so pissed when we traded him even tho ik we were going into our rebuild, one of my favorite players ever
Loved watching Simba play defense for the Angels. Not only did he make amazing plays, but he also did all of the little things to keep base runners hesitant from taking extra bases. There was only one Ozzie Smith, but Simba is a close second.
A solid reel but it really doesnt do him justice. Unless you watched him everyday you cant imagine how many runners he gunned down by throwing behind them as a cutoff man and how many baserunners he held from getting extra bases on deke plays. Ive watched ball since 2001 and this dude was the best defended i ever watched.
If he hit .280 with 80 RBI and 20-25 HR per year, he would have been an perennial all-star. Instead, we baseball fans get to keep him and his defense all to ourselves and the casuals miss on another great player.
i loved simba but u guys missed in of my personal favorites in mlb history it was back when he was on the angels it was a little floater into the outfield he dove back the ball bounced off his glove and then in mid air he caught it bare handed
Should've been with the Braves longer. The Angels robbed us of that trade. Luckily the rare times the Braves do lose trades, they're to teams that never do anything.
@@mariokart9227Nope he's playing in the Middle East now. Was the first overall pick for the newly created Baseball United League. His bat had just gotten too poor for MLB.
Absolutely defensive super star. Wish him great retired life.
It's a shame his career ended so fast, if he aged well he would have given an Ozzie Smith a run for his money as the greatest defensive player in MLB history. 24 dWAR in 7 years is unbelievable
In my opinion Andrelton is the better defender
Simba was so much fun to watch. Incredible defensive player. One of the best we’ve seen in recent memory.
His defense deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. 🇨🇼
seeing him retire hurts fr, the og braves shortstop from when i first became a braves fan in 2013 (i was in 4th grade) i always imitated his batting stance and was so pissed when we traded him even tho ik we were going into our rebuild, one of my favorite players ever
I loved his defensive highlights. Simba was one of the best defensive players
Loved watching Simba play defense for the Angels. Not only did he make amazing plays, but he also did all of the little things to keep base runners hesitant from taking extra bases. There was only one Ozzie Smith, but Simba is a close second.
@@SonicCollectionsPS2Noisesz He just has a sixth sense when it comes to defense.
I watch Simmons defensive highlights all day, thank you MLB for giving me another video!
That play at 2:45… look at the score and notice the guy on third base. Game saving stuff
Great call.
A solid reel but it really doesnt do him justice. Unless you watched him everyday you cant imagine how many runners he gunned down by throwing behind them as a cutoff man and how many baserunners he held from getting extra bases on deke plays.
Ive watched ball since 2001 and this dude was the best defended i ever watched.
best I've ever seen. never saw a shortstop hunt baserunners like him
Shame he wasn't a better hitter because he was a ridiculously good with the glove. Also, Freddie Freeman is so good at 1B
Always loved him with the Braves. If you love defense, you love watching him.
I always appreciate great defensive postion players. Ha seong kim comes to mind as well
Simmons and Phillips, for the short time they were together, may have been the best defensive pairing of all time up the middle.
One of my favorite shortstops to watch the in the 2010s. Excellent player
As a Braves fan I still miss him he was special out there
He is the first MLB player I liked.Thank you for showing us the best defense.
Simmons did insane.
I loved simba at the Angles, he was so good
I’m not a huge fan of baseball, but I am a fan, I’m surprised that I’ve never seen this guy, he has amazing defensive skills
Chip Caray's calls make Andrelton's Braves' plays sound so much better.
The WBC with Simmons and Schoop on the Netherlands was amazing to watch. Total no name team with incredible defense shutting down the juggernauts.
1:52 whats really crazy is how simmons threw it into the dirt instead of the grass to shave that split second htf do you do that
I'll remember you till the end.
You are such a magician like Ozzie
Wish you luck after retirement!!!👍👍
That throw from the butt was insane, but the runner was safe.
I was absolutely spoiled watching this man play shortstop.
Total DRS of 201 is just crazy😂
Very good plays 👍⚾👏
If he hit .280 with 80 RBI and 20-25 HR per year, he would have been an perennial all-star.
Instead, we baseball fans get to keep him and his defense all to ourselves and the casuals miss on another great player.
Finally Travis Darnaud can breathe a sigh of relief 😂
Prime for prime, greatest defensive player I’ve ever seen.
1:00 ouch at first base
De mis jugadores favoritos 😉👍🏼
My knees are scabbed just watching this video😂😂😂
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Greatest defender to ever play the game.
i loved simba but u guys missed in of my personal favorites in mlb history it was back when he was on the angels it was a little floater into the outfield he dove back the ball bounced off his glove and then in mid air he caught it bare handed
Imagine being the braves and pretty much going from Furcal to Simmons lol. 15 years of ridiculous shortstop plays
Excelente defensa Dios lo bendiga
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Every once in a while I will stay up at night watching Simba fielding highlights
Best defensive player of his generation
Watching him and Freddy is special
Best infield arm of all time
Yet you never named him an All-Star. For shame, MLB, for shame,
Tremenda defensa
Should've been with the Braves longer. The Angels robbed us of that trade. Luckily the rare times the Braves do lose trades, they're to teams that never do anything.
Farewell, simba
dawg travis d’arnaud just kept getting robbed 😭
Simmons is my last name
Why is no one giving that 1st baseman credit?
Goated
Foolish would be proud
Simba is the defender everyone acts like arod is
Did he retire or something?
Yea he retired
@@mariokart9227Nope he's playing in the Middle East now. Was the first overall pick for the newly created Baseball United League. His bat had just gotten too poor for MLB.
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Old highlights of a player nobody cares about or heard of? Dude had a .173 average for the Cubs.