Robert Puason was supposed to be a future star for the Oakland A’s. He was one of two international prospects to command a signing bonus of $5 million or more, joining Jasson Dominguez in 2019-20 class. He had been compared to Tony Fernandez, high praise for any young shortstop. His career got off to an […]
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Injuries only thing to slow Zack Gelof’s ascent
Zack Gelof had begun to establish himself as one of the top prospects in baseball. The Oakland A’s infielder had hit the ground running in his first taste of Double-A action this season, making a mid year promotion to Triple-A appear likely. It was even possible that Gelof could get his first look in the […]
Read MoreJonah Bride getting his chance with Oakland A’s
Jonah Bride has become one of the more interesting prospects for the Oakland A’s. Originally drafted as a third baseman, he has morphed into a utility man, learning first and second base. Last year, the A’s put him behind the plate, adding even more versatility to his profile. Bride picked up catching quickly and has […]
Read MoreJeff Criswell making up for lost time
Jeff Criswell was an intriguing prospect for the Oakland A’s. A second round selection in the 2020 MLB Draft, he had been compared to Chris Bassitt due to a similar build. The hope was that he would be able to move through the system relatively quickly considering his success as a starter and reliever in […]
Read MoreJared Koenig seeing his hard work pay off with Oakland A’s
It would have been easy for Jared Koenig to give up on his baseball dreams. He was undrafted after a relatively unremarkable collegiate career. As it was, he would have gone further in his baseball journey than many others, getting a chance to take the mound in college. Instead, he kept battling, waiting for his […]
Read MoreMax Muncy starting to heat up in Stockton
Max Muncy was supposed to be a key piece of the Oakland A’s rebuilding process. While the high school shortstop needed to grow and improve his strength, his athleticism and ability to do everything well should make him a productive player. There would be a learning curve, but he should still develop into the type […]
Read MoreShea Langeliers could be changing Oakland A’s plans
The Oakland A’s appeared to have their future set behind the plate. Tyler Soderstrom, their first round selection in 2020, was going to eventually take over. His bat was going to carry him forward as he continued to develop with the glove, but by the time that Sean Murphy was deemed too expensive for the […]
Read MoreJordan Diaz changing Oakland A’s plans for future
Several pieces appeared to be in place for the Oakland A’s future. Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom were the long term answers behind the plate. Nick Allen would be the defensive marvel at short. Zack Gelof may be the long term answer at third, a player whose overall game could make him a star. Jordan […]
Read MoreOakland A’s add third player to MLB top 100 prospect list
The Oakland A’s top prospects have had a bit of a shakeup over the past few months. With an influx of talent due to various trades, the A’s have seen a great deal of improvement in their farm system. Add in hot starts for a few players, and it is not a surprise that the […]
Read MoreTyler Soderstrom heating up with the weather
Expectations for Tyler Soderstrom were high entering this season. He had hit the ground running in Stockton in 2021, quickly showing that he was more than capable of handling the league offensively. While the Oakland A’s were going to take their time with him due to his age and lack of experience behind the plate, […]
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