Andrelton Simmons

Andrelton Alexander Simmons was born on September 4, 1989 in Curaçao.

The Atlanta Braves selected him in round two of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Western Oklahoma State College. He made his Major League debut for them in 2012, batting .289 in 59 games as rookie. Simmons spent four seasons in Atlanta, winning two Gold Glove awards and the 2013 Platinum Glove. He was traded to the Los Angeles Angels after the 2015 campaign. Simmons spent five years with the Angels, winning two more Gold Gloves and posting two top 15 MVP finishes.

He signed a one year deal with the Minnesota Twins on January 21, 2021. Simmons hit .267 with a .733 OPS in April, outperforming his career OPS of .678. But his offense eventually regressed, and Simmons finished 2021 with a .223/.283/.274 slash line. His 2.1 defensive WAR was fourth among all American League players, regardless of position. Simmons was a Gold Glove finalist, but lost to Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros.

The Chicago Cubs signed him in 2022. This was his final taste of Major League action. As of 2025, Simmons is playing professionally in Mexico. He has represented the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic three times.

• 2013 Platinum Glove
• 2021 Jim Kaat Award
  • Twins most outstanding defensive player
• 4x Gold Glove
• June 2012 NL Rookie of the Month