By Robert Cunningham, Angelswin.com Senior Writer
Excellence.
This is the word that best describes Andrelton Simmons approach to baseball.
It is best exhibited in his defensive glove-work which Simba is renowned for across MLB and, very likely, long after his career has come to an end.
Although Simmons struggled a bit at the plate this year, he once again led all of baseball in defense based on FanGraphs 'Def' stat on a games played (Def/G) rate basis, in 2019, as seen below:
2019 Shortstops Sorted by FanGraphs 'Def' Statistic on a Per Game Rate Basis Minimum 50 G's Pl