A’s In The AFL – November 9-14 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 9 – 14) Monday, November 9th: Center fielder Jaycob Brugman went 1 for 4, shortstop Chad Pinder went 0 for 5 with 3 strikeouts, and RHP Kris Hall allowed 1 run in 1 inning in Mesa’s 5-3 loss on Monday. Tuesday, November 10th: Third…
View More A’s In The AFL – November 9-14 UpdateA’s In The AFL – November 2-7 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 2 – 7) Monday, November 2nd: Shortstop Chad Pinder went 1 for 4 with a 2-run homer, third baseman Renato Nunez went 0 for 3 with a walk, and starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed 1 run in 4 innings in Mesa’s 6-3 loss on…
View More A’s In The AFL – November 2-7 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 26-31 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 26 – 31) Monday, October 26th: No A’s prospects participated in Monday’s game, but former A’s prospect Daniel Robertson went 1 for 4 and scored a run in Mesa’s 10-9 comeback win. Tuesday, October 27th: Third baseman Renato Nunez and left fielder Jaycob Brugman…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 26-31 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 19-24 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 19 – 24) Monday, October 19th: Third baseman Renato Nunez hit 3 home runs and drove in 5 runs, while second baseman Chad Pinder had 2 doubles, a walk and a stolen base, and center fielder Jaycob Brugman went 2 for 4 in Mesa’s…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 19-24 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 13-16 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 13 – 16) Tuesday, October 13th: Second baseman Chad Pinder hit 2 home runs, singled and drove in 4 runs in his AFL debut, while third baseman Renato Nunez went 0 for 3 with a walk in Mesa’s 8-7 loss on Tuesday. Wednesday, October…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 13-16 UpdateRenato Nunez Joins Chad Pinder as A’s Top Hitting Prospects in Arizona Fall League while Matt Chapman Is Sidelined with Wrist Injury
While most baseball fans are focused on the drama of postseason play in the fall, it’s also an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And starting next Tuesday, some of the A’s most promising young prospects will begin play in the Arizona Fall League. Last year’s…
View More Renato Nunez Joins Chad Pinder as A’s Top Hitting Prospects in Arizona Fall League while Matt Chapman Is Sidelined with Wrist InjuryFriday, September 18th: Parker Frazier’s 3-Hit Shutout Secures Hounds’ Second Straight Texas League Title
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 7 NW Arkansas Naturals 0 WP – P. Frazier HR – J. Whitaker Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Parker Frazier (9 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 9 K / Win) The RockHounds clinched their second straight Texas League…
View More Friday, September 18th: Parker Frazier’s 3-Hit Shutout Secures Hounds’ Second Straight Texas League TitleA’s Farm’s 2015 Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team
With the 2015 minor league season now complete, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and determine who the true standouts on the field really were in the A’s system in 2015. And with that in mind, it’s time to name A’s Farm’s 2015 Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team!…
View More A’s Farm’s 2015 Post-Season Organizational All-Star TeamWednesday, September 16th: Renato Nunez & Jaycob Brugman Both Homer to Help Hounds Win and Move within 1 Game of 2nd Straight Title
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) NW Arkansas Naturals 6 Midland RockHounds 8 WP – C. Jensen HR – R.Nunez, J. Brugman Farmhand Of The Game: Third Baseman Renato Nunez (2 for 5 / Home Run / 3 RBIs) With two on and one out in the bottom of the 1st, third…
View More Wednesday, September 16th: Renato Nunez & Jaycob Brugman Both Homer to Help Hounds Win and Move within 1 Game of 2nd Straight TitleTuesday, September 15th: Sean Manaea Pitches Hounds to Victory while Jaycob Brugman Homers & Anthony Aliotti Drives in a Pair as Midland Wins Game #1
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) NW Arkansas Naturals 2 Midland RockHounds 5 WP – S. Manaea HR – J. Brugman Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Sean Manaea (8 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 7 K / Win) LHP Sean Manaea kicked off the Texas…
View More Tuesday, September 15th: Sean Manaea Pitches Hounds to Victory while Jaycob Brugman Homers & Anthony Aliotti Drives in a Pair as Midland Wins Game #1Saturday, September 12th: Jake Sanchez Pitches Hounds to Victory and Healy, Olson & Brugman all Homer as Midland Moves on to Texas League Championship Series
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Corpus Christi Hooks 1 Midland RockHounds 4 WP – J. Sanchez HR – R. Healy, M. Olson, J. Brugman Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Jake Sanchez (7 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K / Win) After dropping…
View More Saturday, September 12th: Jake Sanchez Pitches Hounds to Victory and Healy, Olson & Brugman all Homer as Midland Moves on to Texas League Championship SeriesA’s Final 2015 Minor League Hitting & Pitching Leaders
Included: Nashville Sounds (AAA), Midland RockHounds (AA), Stockton Ports (A), Beloit Snappers (A), Vermont Lake Monsters (A), AZL A’s (Rk) –HITS– 167 Joey Wendle 2B (Nas) 157 Brett Vertigan OF (Sto-Bel) 153 Ryon Healy 3B-1B (Mid) 151 Chad Pinder SS (Mid) 148 Jason Pridie OF (Nas) –DOUBLES– 42…
View More A’s Final 2015 Minor League Hitting & Pitching LeadersFriday, September 11th: Jaycob Brugman Helps Hounds Win Game #3 while Ports Fall in 15 Innings
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Corpus Christi Hooks 5 Midland RockHounds 9 WP – C. Jensen HR – J. Brugman Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Jaycob Brugman (2 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Outfielder Jaycob Brugman reached base on a fielding error and scored…
View More Friday, September 11th: Jaycob Brugman Helps Hounds Win Game #3 while Ports Fall in 15 InningsThursday, September 10th: Hounds Win with the Help of another Renato Nunez Grand Slam while Mengden Pitches Ports to Victory in Game #2
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 9 Corpus Christi Hooks 3 WP – J. Urlaub HR – J. Whitaker, R. Nunez Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Renato Nunez (Grand Slam) With the game tied 2-2, the RockHounds put 7 runs on the board in the top of…
View More Thursday, September 10th: Hounds Win with the Help of another Renato Nunez Grand Slam while Mengden Pitches Ports to Victory in Game #2A’s Set Fall Instructional League Roster
The A’s released their Fall Instructional League roster this week. Camp is set to open at the A’s minor league facilities in Arizona next week and will run for a month. 23 pitchers and 23 position players are currently scheduled to attend. And some high-profile prospects like catcher Jacob Nottingham…
View More A’s Set Fall Instructional League RosterWednesday, September 9th: Parker Frazier & Dylan Covey Can’t Contain Opposition as Hounds & Ports Both Drop Game #1
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 2 Corpus Christi Hooks 9 LP – P. Frazier HR – J. Whitaker Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Josh Whitaker (1 for 3 / Home Run) Things got off to a rough start for RHP Parker Frazier on Wednesday. The 26-year-old minor…
View More Wednesday, September 9th: Parker Frazier & Dylan Covey Can’t Contain Opposition as Hounds & Ports Both Drop Game #1Tuesday, September 8th: No Games Scheduled as Midland & Stockton Prepare to Start Playoffs on Wednesday
Texas League South Division Championship Series Wednesday, September 9 – Midland (Parker Frazier 4-3 / 3.22) @ Corpus Christi Thursday, September 10 – Midland (Sean Manaea 6-0 / 1.90) @ Corpus Christi Friday, September 11 – Corpus Christi @ Midland (Chris Jensen 9-10 / 4.87) Saturday, September 12 –…
View More Tuesday, September 8th: No Games Scheduled as Midland & Stockton Prepare to Start Playoffs on WednesdayMonday, September 7th: Brett Siddall’s Grand Slam Helps Vermont Win while Wendle, Olson, Barreto & Brizuela Homer as All A’s Affiliates Win Finales
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season) Vermont Lake Monsters 9 Lowell Spinners 7 WP – Ferreras 4-2 / 2.66 HR – Siddall (4) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Brett Siddall (3 for 5 / Grand Slam / 5 RBIs) With his team…
View More Monday, September 7th: Brett Siddall’s Grand Slam Helps Vermont Win while Wendle, Olson, Barreto & Brizuela Homer as All A’s Affiliates Win FinalesSunday, September 6th: Renato Nunez’s 2nd Grand Slam in 2 Days Helps Hounds Win Again while Barry Zito Makes Last Appearance in Sounds Victory
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 7 Frisco RoughRiders 1 WP – Overton 5-2 / 3.06 HR – Nunez (18) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Renato Nunez (3 for 4 / Grand Slam / 5 RBIs) For the second night in a row, designated hitter Renato…
View More Sunday, September 6th: Renato Nunez’s 2nd Grand Slam in 2 Days Helps Hounds Win Again while Barry Zito Makes Last Appearance in Sounds VictorySaturday, September 5th: Renato Nunez’s Grand Slam Helps Hounds Win Big while Casey Meisner Pitches Ports to Victory
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 21 Frisco RoughRiders 4 WP – Mendez 1-0 / 5.40 HR – Nunez (17), Whitaker (12) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Renato Nunez (5 for 7 / Grand Slam / Double / 6 RBIs) The RockHounds scored 21 runs…
View More Saturday, September 5th: Renato Nunez’s Grand Slam Helps Hounds Win Big while Casey Meisner Pitches Ports to Victory