Georgia Southern University Athletics

AWARDS/HONORS
Sun Belt Honor Roll (2014-15)

JUNIOR (2017): Made a team-high 29 appearances, all in relief… Recorded a 4-1 record with a 2.39 ERA and one save… Allowed just 10 runs in 37.2 innings of work… Held opposing hitters to a .202 average… Struck out 35 batters, the second-highest total among the Eagle bullpen… Picked up two decisions in the opening weekend of the year, earning the win vs. Middle Tennessee (2/18) while getting the save in the series finale (2/19).

SOPHOMORE (2016): Pitched in 32 games, starting one… Had a 3-2 record… Allowed 43 hits and 30 runs (26 earned), striking out 70… Had a 4.47 ERA… Pitched 52.1 innings… Opposing batting average of .224… Had five games with five strikeouts, twice pitched a season-high 4.0 innings, at Arkansas State (3/25) and vs. Clemson (5/15)… Made only start vs. Clemson (5/15).

FRESHMAN (2015): Started 14 games while posting a 2-5 record on the mound... Recorded a 3.52 ERA in 53.2 innings of work... Struck out 39 batters... Did not allow an earned run in five appearances... Struck out eight batters at home against Appalachian State (3/8)... Named to Sun Belt’s Honor Roll.

PREP: Played four seasons for head coach Jeremy Smith at Appling County High School... Twice named First Team All-Region 1-3A... Named Georgia Dugout Club All-State team as a senior and selected to their Top-100 list... Posted a 7-2 record with a 1.70 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 59 innings... Set school record with 20 strikeouts in a game... Also ran cross country for two seasons... Member of Appling County’s 2012 AA State Baseball Championship... Graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Born Jarrod Connor Simmons in Waycross, Ga. on Nov. 7, 1995... Son of Jeffrey and Wendy Simmons... Has a brother, Cole.

MAJOR: Management