Player: AJ Simcox
Position: SS
School: Farragut HS (TN)
Date of Birth: 6/22/1995
Height/Weight: 6’3/165
Bats/Throws: R/R
Class Of: 2012
Committed To: Tennessee
Scouting Report:
AJ Simcox is a rangy 6’3/165 shortstop with projection.
Simcox has a good approach at the plate. He hits to all fields and has gap power. His recorded 60 time is 6.92.
Reviews on Simcox’s defense are all positive. He has good range and soft hands. Simcox also shows a plus arm at short.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2011 Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention
- 2011 TSWA Class AAA All-State
- 2011 District 4-AAA MVP
Quotes:
Farragut Head Coach Matt Buckner- “He’s a high-upside player. Defensively, he’s special. He’s got a big arm and he’s long and rangy. At the plate, he stays inside the ball and goes gap-to-gap. He’s been tremendous this year and he’s got a bright future.”
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Statistics:
| YR | LG | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | SB | CS | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HS | 70 | .470 | ||||||||||
| 2012 |
