Simms, a redshirt sophomore, will return for his second season with the Generals after playing last summer for the Gastonia Grizzlies of the Coastal Plain League.  Simms played in 45 games for the Generals in 2015, hitting .271 with four doubles, a triple, 21 walks, 20 RBI, and a team leading 18 stolen bases. Defensively, Simms was outstanding in center field, making numerous game saving plays that led to several wins for the Generals.

 As a redshirt freshman at Arkansas, Simms appeared in 27 games with four starts, hit .214 with an on-base percentage of .333, with six stolen bases on six attempts. Simms was the primary pinch -runner for the Razorbacks with his outstanding speed and agility. As a redshirt sophomore, Simms looks to battle for a starting spot in the outfield as the Razorbacks begin their season next month.

VICTORIA GENERALS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Darien Simms for being named Victoria Generals Player of the Year. Darien had another outstanding Summer with the Generals in his second season with the club. Darien appeared in 47 games with 176 at bats, scored 46 runs, with 53 hits, six doubles, 22 RBI's, 46 walks (league leader), 27 stolen bases (league leader) and an on base percentage of .447. Darien was also outstanding defensively playing center field making sever game saving plays. Darien will be attending Sam Houston State University in the Fall where he will be a Junior. Congratulations Darien on an outstanding season!