Simmons Joins 'Fish
Published on June 2, 2012 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - June 2, 2012 ) - The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the signing of outfielder James Simmons. Simmons makes his Atlantic League debut during his seventh season of professional baseball.
"James is an exciting young player that will add depth to our outfield," says Bluefish manager Willie Upshaw. "We look forward to his contributions this season."
Before coming to Bridgeport, Simmons began the 2012 campaign with Independent Washington of the Frontier League, appearing in five games. Last year, the 26-year-old split time between Triple-A Fresno and Single-A San Jose of the San Francisco Giants organization. In 76 combined games, he batted .259 with 13 home runs, 36 runs scored and 33 RBI. The Texas-native was originally drafted by San Francisco in the 24th round of the 2005 amateur draft. He has reached as high as the Triple-A level last year and his best professional season came in 2010 with Single-A San Jose of the California League. James batted .252 with 12 home runs and 19 stolen bases and posted career-highs with 80 hits, 56 runs scored, and 47 RBI. In 516 career games, he own a .239 batting average with 39 home runs, 255 runs scored, 194 RBI, and 81 stolen bases.
The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2012 group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com .
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