Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

2009: Appeared in 27 games with seven starts...hit .036 with three runs scored and an RBI...walked three times.

2008: Led Mavericks in OBP (.433)...played in 32 games, starting in 22...posted a .275 batting average with 13 RBI and 11 runs scored ...appeared in one game from the mound, retired three of the four batters he faced.

2007:  Enjoyed outstanding rookie season (.391, 5 HR, 33 RBI)...ranked second on the team in hitting...led team in slugging percentage (.609)..had a team-high six runs batted in in 10-4 win over Southwest Baptist Feb. 23.

2006:  Redshirted.

High School: Selected for 2005 Lions All-Star series...named Pioneer Press All-State First Team and Star Tribune First Team All-Metro senior season...sported 4-4 record, 2.58 ERA with 35 Ks in 41 IP in final season at NPHS...hit .630 with 10 doubles and 18 RBI...also played prep football and was a member of wrestling team. 

Personal:  Born Oct. 30, 1986…son of Gary and Shirley Simon…proposed Psychology major.