Andrelton Simmons Goes Full Extension to Stop a 108.2 MPH Baseball

Michael Cerami

May 25, 2022

Although Nico Hoerner (who just returned from the IL today) is the most important shortstop on the Cubs roster right now, Andrelton Simmons can still get it with the glove.

In the bottom of the first inning tonight, the four-time Gold Glover reminded everyone why the Cubs signed him this offseason in the first place.

Leather, by Simba.@Andrelton pic.twitter.com/7SWqjOBxeR

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 25, 2022

That ball left the bat at 108.2 MPH and had a .620 xBA … but Simmons reacted quickly, dove perfectly, and made a good throw to steal a hit from Brandon Drury. Well done.

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Michael Cerami

Michael Cerami began covering the Chicago Cubs for Bleacher Nation as a part-time contributor in 2015. One year later, he joined Bleacher Nation full-time, covering the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball. Today, Michael runs Bleacher Nation, contributing as a writer (Cubs, MLB) and an editor for all sections of the site, including the Chicago Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks, as well as MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL. In 2019, Michael was the co-host of NBC Sports Chicago's Cubs Post-Game Show Outside the Ivy. You can find him on Twitter/X @Michael_Cerami

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