• Full name Jacob Porter Simon
  • Born 01/21/1997 in Galveston, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 189 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Galveston Ball
  • Drafted in the 11th round (329th overall) by the New York Mets in 2015 (signed for $400,000).
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    A potential three-pitch lefthander with a projectable body, Simon currently has an 87-89 mph fastball with a clean arm action, a promising changeup and the ability to spin a breaking ball. The Rice commit could turn into something over the next few years, whether it's in pro ball or as an Owl.

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