Simmons’ sparkling defense nets GIBBY Award

Less than three full seasons into his Major League career, Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons has already compiled a collection of defensive honors that would make a veteran proud. Simmons added another honor to his portfolio, recognized as the Defensive Player of the Year when MLB.com’s Greatness in Baseball Yearly Awards (GIBBY) winners were revealed Saturday night on MLB.com and MLB Network.