Simon Pond

Simon Emilio Pond (born October 27, 1976) is a former Canadian professional baseball player. He primarily played as a first baseman, third baseman, and outfielder in Major League Baseball. Pond was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia, and began his career in the Montreal Expos' farm system after being drafted in the 1994 amateur draft. In 2000, he was traded to the Cleveland Indians and made his major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004. Pond also represented Team Canada in the 2004 Summer Olympics, finishing fourth in the baseball tournament. He later played in the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations before retiring.More