by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor The Double-A Midland RockHounds, the High-A Stockton Ports and the Class-A Beloit Snappers all announced their opening day rosters on Monday, while the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators have yet to officially release their roster. All four of the A’s full-season affiliates are set…
View More Midland, Stockton & Beloit Announce Opening Day RostersTag: Austin Beck
Exclusive: Down on the Farm with A’s Special Assistant Grady Fuson
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor After originally joining the A’s organization as an area scout under the Billy Martin regime back in 1982, Grady Fuson rose through the ranks and eventually ended up serving as the A’s scouting director from 1995 until 2001. It proved to be a very fruitful period…
View More Exclusive: Down on the Farm with A’s Special Assistant Grady FusonA’s Farm’s 2019 Top 10 Prospects List
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor Now that spring training has officially gotten underway, it’s time to present A’s Farm’s 2019 Top 10 Prospects List. Unfortunately, with Kyler Murray’s decision to forego America’s pastime and pursue his fortunes on the football field, Mr. Murray has officially removed himself from consideration…
View More A’s Farm’s 2019 Top 10 Prospects ListSaturday, August 18th: Armenteros & Beck Lead Beloit to Big Win while Luzardo Makes 3rd Start for Sounds
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Clinton LumberKings 4 Beloit Snappers 18 WP: Jordan 6-3 / 2.48 HR: Armenteros (7), Beck (2) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Lazaro Armenteros (3 for 4 / Home Run / 2 Doubles / 2 Walks / 3 RBIs / 4 Runs) The Snappers exploded for…
View More Saturday, August 18th: Armenteros & Beck Lead Beloit to Big Win while Luzardo Makes 3rd Start for SoundsMonday, August 13th: Sounds Win 14th Straight behind Barreto’s & Garcia’s Big Bats while Beloit Falls despite Beck’s Best Efforts
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Round Rock Express 5 Nashville Sounds 6 WP: Kiekhefer 8-0 / 3.35 Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Franklin Barreto (2 for 3 / Double / Walk / 2 RBIs / Sac Fly / Stolen Base) Nashville battled back from a four-run deficit…
View More Monday, August 13th: Sounds Win 14th Straight behind Barreto’s & Garcia’s Big Bats while Beloit Falls despite Beck’s Best EffortsSaturday, August 11th: Garcia & Mengden Lead Sounds to 12th Straight Win while Bracewell & Aquino Impress for Hounds & AZL A’s
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 3 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 WP: Mengden 4-1 / 3.82 Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Anthony Garcia (2 for 4 / Double / 3 RBIs) Designated hitter Anthony Garcia’s bat and starting pitcher Daniel Mengden‘s…
View More Saturday, August 11th: Garcia & Mengden Lead Sounds to 12th Straight Win while Bracewell & Aquino Impress for Hounds & AZL A’sWednesday, July 25th: Ramirez Helps Hounds Win while Laureano Impresses for Sounds
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 11 Frisco RoughRiders 5 WP: Blackwood 5-2 / 3.91 HR: Brown (10), Ramirez (9) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Tyler Ramirez (3 for 6 / Home Run / 3 RBIs) Left fielder Tyler Ramirez helped the RockHounds win in extra innings…
View More Wednesday, July 25th: Ramirez Helps Hounds Win while Laureano Impresses for SoundsSaturday, July 14th: Jordan & Beck Help Beloit Win while Sounds Fall despite Laureano’s HR
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Beloit Snappers 4 West Michigan Whitecaps 3 WP: Reagan 3-3 / 4.85 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Mitchell Jordan (6 1/3 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 3 K) Center fielder Austin Beck may have…
View More Saturday, July 14th: Jordan & Beck Help Beloit Win while Sounds Fall despite Laureano’s HRExclusive: Down on the Farm with A’s Special Assistant Grady Fuson
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor After originally joining the A’s organization as an area scout under the regime of Billy Martin back in 1982, Grady Fuson rose through the ranks and eventually ended up serving as the A’s scouting director from 1995 until 2001. It proved to be a very fruitful period…
View More Exclusive: Down on the Farm with A’s Special Assistant Grady FusonMonday, July 2nd: Howard Impresses for Hounds while Erwin Pitches Ports to Victory
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Springfield Cardinals 6 Midland RockHounds 3 LP: Romero 0-1 / 10.80 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Brian Howard (7 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 9 K) RHP Brian Howard was impressive in just his second Texas League start on…
View More Monday, July 2nd: Howard Impresses for Hounds while Erwin Pitches Ports to VictorySunday, June 24th: Altamirano Pitches Ports to 5th Straight Win while Murphy Helps Hounds Snap Skid
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Modesto Nuts 3 Stockton Ports 13 WP: Altamirano 1-0 / 0.00 HR: Theroux (6), Persico (3) Prospect Of The Game: Ptcher Xavier Altamirano (7 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 8 K / Win) Stockton scored a season-high 13…
View More Sunday, June 24th: Altamirano Pitches Ports to 5th Straight Win while Murphy Helps Hounds Snap SkidSaturday, June 23rd: Luzardo Extends Scoreless Streak while Ports Prevail in Extras
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 0 San Antonio Missions 2 LP: Friedrichs 5-4 / 5.40 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Jesus Luzardo (5 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 5 K) Although the RockHounds were shut out for the second straight night to…
View More Saturday, June 23rd: Luzardo Extends Scoreless Streak while Ports Prevail in ExtrasTuesday, June 19th: Squier Stars as Vermont Walks Off Twice while Jackson & Ruiz Turn in Strong Starts for Sounds & Hounds
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season) GAME #1 Connecticut Tigers 4 Vermont Lake Monsters 5 WP: Tovar 1-0 / 0.00 HR: Squier (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Payton Squier (4 for 5 / Home Run / Triple / 3 Runs) Right fielder Payton Squier…
View More Tuesday, June 19th: Squier Stars as Vermont Walks Off Twice while Jackson & Ruiz Turn in Strong Starts for Sounds & HoundsA’s Scouting Director Eric Kubota Offers the Inside Scoop on Oakland’s Top 11 Draft Picks of 2018
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor The man responsible for overseeing the A’s efforts in the amateur draft is scouting director Eric Kubota. Kubota started out his career in the baseball world by interning for the A’s in the mid-‘80s, and he eventually served as the assistant director of scouting…
View More A’s Scouting Director Eric Kubota Offers the Inside Scoop on Oakland’s Top 11 Draft Picks of 2018Wednesday, June 6th: Conley Leads Snappers to Doubleheader Sweep while Howard & Naile Pitch Ports & Sounds to Victory
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) GAME #2 Beloit Snappers 3 Cedar Rapids Kernels 0 WP: Conley 3-2 / 4.07 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Bryce Conley (6 2/3 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 10 K / Win) RHP Bryce Conley turned in…
View More Wednesday, June 6th: Conley Leads Snappers to Doubleheader Sweep while Howard & Naile Pitch Ports & Sounds to VictorySunday, June 3rd: Barreto’s & Brown’s Big Bats Lead Sounds & Hounds to Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 3 Round Rock Express 2 WP: Kiekhefer 2-0 / 2.16 HR: Barreto (7) Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Franklin Barreto (4 for 5 / Home Run / Double) Shortstop Franklin Barreto’s big day helped lead to the Sounds to a come-from-behind…
View More Sunday, June 3rd: Barreto’s & Brown’s Big Bats Lead Sounds & Hounds to VictorySnappers Skipper Webster Garrison Talks About His Team’s Top Prospects
by Liz Rudolph / A’s Farm Beloit Correspondent Webster Garrison spent seven seasons playing in the A’s system, primarily as a second baseman, and even made it into five major league games with the A’s during the 1996 season. After his playing career came to an end, Garrison began his…
View More Snappers Skipper Webster Garrison Talks About His Team’s Top ProspectsA’s Farm Report for Week of May 21-27: 2017 Top 10 Draft Picks Progress Report
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor With the major league draft just a week away, it’s a good time to take a quick look at how the A’s top 10 picks from last year’s draft have been performing so far this season. Austin Beck, Nick Allen and Jared Poche…
View More A’s Farm Report for Week of May 21-27: 2017 Top 10 Draft Picks Progress ReportA’s Farm Report for Week of May 14-20: Gossett, Murphy & Bolt Top Teams’ Stat Leaders
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor This week, it’s time to take a look at the team leaders in some important statistical categories for each of the A’s affiliates. A young player’s ability to stand out amongst his peers is important, whatever level he’s playing at. And players like…
View More A’s Farm Report for Week of May 14-20: Gossett, Murphy & Bolt Top Teams’ Stat LeadersFriday, May 18th: Martini’s Big Bat Helps Sounds Win while Shore Impresses Again for Ports
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 8 Oklahoma City Dodgers 4 WP: Graveman 2-0 / 5.00 HR: Martini 2 (3) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Nick Martini (3 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs) First baseman Nick Martini had a big…
View More Friday, May 18th: Martini’s Big Bat Helps Sounds Win while Shore Impresses Again for Ports