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Simon was acquired from the Frontier League's Evansville Otters in exchange for infielder Joseph Spiers. Simon had a dominant 2010 season, notching seven saves with a 1.90 ERA in 37 relief outings. Simon struck out 34 against 14 walks, and allowed just 29 hits in 38.0 IP. The 26-year old sidearmer yielded only one home run the entire season, and held right-handers to a .177 batting average.
"We acquired Jared in trade and he is going to add to our bullpen depth", said Hooper. "He is a three-quarter/sidearm guy who is real tough on right-handed hitters. Jared will add some local flavor as a WSU guy who also lives in Wichita. I'm excited to see what he can bring to the table."
Simon is entering his fifth season of professional baseball. After finishing a four-year career at Wichita State in 2007, Simon latched on with Slippery Rock in the Frontier League and posted a 1.46 ERA in 37.0 IP. The following season, Simon was purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies organization and ranked third in the low-A South Atlantic League with 30 saves while pitching for the Lakewood BlueClaws. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Simon spent one more year with the Phillies before joining Evansville last summer.
"We acquired Jared in trade and he is going to add to our bullpen depth", said Hooper. "He is a three-quarter/sidearm guy who is real tough on right-handed hitters. Jared will add some local flavor as a WSU guy who also lives in Wichita. I'm excited to see what he can bring to the table."
Simon is entering his fifth season of professional baseball. After finishing a four-year career at Wichita State in 2007, Simon latched on with Slippery Rock in the Frontier League and posted a 1.46 ERA in 37.0 IP. The following season, Simon was purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies organization and ranked third in the low-A South Atlantic League with 30 saves while pitching for the Lakewood BlueClaws. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Simon spent one more year with the Phillies before joining Evansville last summer.
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