BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana baseball head coach Jeff Mercer has announced the hire of Derek Simmons as the program's new assistant coach. Simmons, who will work with hitters, infielders and handle baserunning, replaces Casey Dykes who recently took a hitting instructor role with the New York Yankees organization.
"Derek and I have been good friends for 10 years," Mercer remarked. "I've always admired and respected his work ethic and baseball acumen. He's a man of the highest integrity and shares our passion for player development. Derek has been extremely successful everywhere he's been and we're fortunate to have him and his family joining Indiana Baseball.