3 Derron Simpson
Derron Simpson
  • Height:
    5-5
  • Weight:
    156
  • Year:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Hempstead, N.Y.
  • High School:
    Uniondale
  • Position:
    Outfield
  • Major:
    Criminal Justice

Bio

JUNIOR (2015): Appeared in four games in the outfield and as a pinch runner … scored in an 8-2 win over Emerson (3/11) … 2015 New England Collegiate Conference Academic All-Conference selection.

SOPHOMORE (2014): Appeared in six games, making one start … made first collegiate start in right field against Wesleyan (4/2) … scored as a pinch runner in a 22-12 win over Scranton (3/8) … 2014 New England Collegiate Conference Academic All-Conference selection.

FRESHMAN (2013): Appeared in two games off the bench … registered his first collegiate RBI with a fielder’s choice in his first career at bat at Daniel Webster (4/28).

High School Career:
Uniondale- 4 years, leadship award, All-League Honorable Mention

Why did you choose Elms College?

"I chose Elms because I wanted to study Criminal Justice as well as have the opportunity to play baseball. "

What has been your favorite moment as an athlete so far?

"Helping my high school team to the championship game."

What is your favorite food?

"Chicken."

Where is your favorite place to travel to and why?

"Jamaica because of the scenery and seeing family."

What are your future plans?

"Be a detective."