All Time Roster
Marcus Sims
# 17 / SS
Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6’06" Weight: 175
Full Name: Marcus M Sims
Born: November 4th, 1982
High School: Waukegan Township
College: Floria A & M University
First Pro Contract: Attorney General Softball Club
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Fall 2007
Team debut: 9-11-07 vs. Booners Squad at. Dugdale Park, going ( 1 for 3 , RBI , Run ).
High School: Waukegan Township
College: Floria A & M University
First Pro Contract: Attorney General Softball Club
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Fall 2007
Team debut: 9-11-07 vs. Booners Squad at. Dugdale Park, going ( 1 for 3 , RBI , Run ).
| Year | Gms | PA | AB | Runs | O.B. | Hits | 2B | 3B | HR's | RBI's | B.B. | R.E. | A.V.G. | O.B.P. | O.P.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Stats | 16 | 59 | 55 | 28 | 35 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 4 | 5 | .473 | .593 | 1.448 |
| Career | 24 | 96 | 91 | 47 | 60 | 48 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 7 | .527 | .625 | 1.515 |
| Playoffs | 4 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .286 | .429 | 1.143 |
| Tournaments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | .--- | .--- | .--- |
| Fall League | 39 | 137 | 126 | 60 | 91 | 74 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 43 | 11 | 6 | .587 | .664 | 1.704 |
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 vs. Booners Squad, GM.2 at Dugdale Park
First Double: Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 vs. Booners Squad, GM.1 at Dugdale Park
First Triple: Thursday, August 7th, 2008 vs. Landscapers Club, GM.3 at Belvedere South
First Home Run: Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 vs. Pavillen of Wkgn, GM.1 at Belvedere South
First Triple: Thursday, August 7th, 2008 vs. Landscapers Club, GM.3 at Belvedere South
First Home Run: Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 vs. Pavillen of Wkgn, GM.1 at Belvedere 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.
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