Mansfield University Athletic Hall of Fame
A 2014 graduate, Simmeth was a four-year starter for the Mountaineer softball team as an outfielder.
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A rare 3-time All-PSAC 1st-team selection, Simmeth ranks among the all-time career leaders in batting average (10th, .358), at-bats (8th, 419), doubles (3rd, 35), hits (5th, 150), runs (5th, 98), extra bases hits (10th, 42), and walks (10th, 40).
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As a freshman in 2011, Simmeth started all 28 games of the season posting a team-best .341 batting average while also topping the team with a .400 on-base %.Â
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In her sophomore season, she started every game and played a key role in the team posting a 20-15 overall record. Her .374 batting average that season was 2nd best on the team as were her 14 doubles. She also led the team with a .446 on-base % and was selected to 1st Team All-PSAC Central honors.Â
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As a junior, Simmeth started all 40 games in centerfield during the 2013 season batting .339, second-best on the team among the starters. She was flawless in centerfield posting a 1.000 fielding percentage and played a critical role in helping the Mountaineers earn their first-ever PSAC playoff berth and PSAC Central Division title in school history while also earning 1st Team All-PSAC Central honors.Â
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As a senior in 2014, Simmeth started all 32 games she played in leading the team with a .376 batting average and .438 on-base %. Her return to the field after suffering a mid-season injury sparked Mansfield to late sweeps over ESU, Lock Haven, and Millersville to earn the program's second consecutive PSAC playoff berth and first-ever NCAA Regional playoff appearance. She was a 1st Team All-PSAC East selection as a senior.
Simmeth was a 2nd Team NFCA All-Region selection in both 2013 and 2014 while also earning All-ECAC honors and was considered the consummate teammate putting team success ahead of personal accolades.