Current Status:  Non-Active

Marcus  Sims

17 # Shortstop

Opening Day Age: EXP: 4 Years

     Full Name:  Marcus  Sims

     Birthplace:    Waukegan, IL

     Born:   November  4th,  1982

     High School:   Waukegan Township

     College:  Florida  A & M University

     MLS debut:   May 10th, 2005

     Nickname:   Marcus

     Bats:   Right   /  Throws:   Right

    Height:   6’06”  /  Weight:   175

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.   /  A.S.A.

     League Level:   Recreational

     Tourney Level:   Rookie

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2008 Stats165955283526.593121013.855142834.4731.448501.82.21.61.8
Career249691476048.625261615.890223745.5271.515722.02.52.01.5
Playoffs41414564.4291111.7143820.2861.143201.31.51.02.0
Tournaments------------------------
Fall League39137126609174.66441210121.04033431011.5871.704691.52.31.91.1

Scouting Grades:

Hit: 62 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 65 | Overall: 61

First Pro Contract:   Attorney General Softball Club

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Fall League  2007

Team debut:  9-11-07  vs.  Booners Softball,  at  Dugdale Park,  going  ( 1  for  3 ,  RBI , Run )

Last Game:  5-19-09  vs.  Hank’s Boys Softball,  at  Dugdale Park  going  ( 3  for  5 ,  2B , HR , RBI / 3 Runs )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Tuesday  September 11th, 2007  vs.  Booners Softball,  Gm 2  at  Dugdale Park

First Double:   Tuesday  September 11th, 2007  vs.  Booners Softball,  Gm 1  at  Dugdale Park

First Triple:    Thursday  August 7th, 2008  vs.  Landscapers Club,  Gm 3  at  Belvidere, South’

First Home Run:   Tuesday  October 9th, 2007  vs.  Pavillen of Wkgn,  Gm 1  at  Belvidere, South’

Scouting Report

Hitting

Marcus Sims is a tremendous athlete who is a perfectionist regarding his swing. A team player and a natural leader, Sims has the ability to wait on pitches that travel deep into his hitting zone before committing. He consistently puts the barrel on the ball thanks to excellent hand-eye coordination. Sims likes to use the entire field and is more than willing to take what the pitcher gives him. He adjusts well to pitching patterns and game situations, which allows him to be productive even when behind in the count. An extra base hitter; Marcus Sims will keep his swing short, which will help him keep his contact rate high.

Base-Running & Defense

Marcus Sims natural speed is excellent and he makes the most of it in every way. With great reads and all-out hustle, Sims is an alert and aggressive base runner who will take an extra base if the opposing defense is sleeping. For Months the Club have touted Marcus Sims as a five-tool player, and in this case the scouting report has proven to be correct. Few players in the game are more underrated from a national stand point than infielder Marcus Sims. He ranks among the league leaders in numerous defensively categories on an annual basis, and rarely is mentioned when the topic is centered on the game’s premier performers. He gets an exceptional jump, attacks grounders with reckless abandon and possesses a strong, accurate throwing arm.

Awards

Rookie of the Year  2008

Gold Glove  2008

All-Star Team  2008

Game Ball,  4 Total