Opposing hitters probably have a few words to describe Andrelton Simmons: Dirty, filthy, thief. For us Braves fans, we wouldn't have it any other way.
When it comes to grittiness, the typical thing for most fans to do is get a little snarky and talk about the particular baseball players who go out there, try their best, give it their all, but aren't actually very good. "Yeah, he's not particularly a good hitter and the guy can barely field his position, but yo! He's out there trying! He's giving 110% effort! I want that guy in my foxhole!