A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 21-26) Monday, October 21st: Shortstop Addison Russell and catcher David Freitas both homered and LHP Jeff Urlaub struck out 2 in 1 scoreless inning of relief in Mesa’s 9-6 win on Monday. Tuesday, October 22nd: DH Max…
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A’s In The AFL – October 14-19 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 14-19) Monday, October 14th: Shortstop Addison Russell and first baseman Max Muncy each went 1 for 5 and RHP Seth Frankoff and LHP Omar Duran each tossed 1 scoreless inning in Mesa’s 7-6 win on Monday. Tuesday,…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 14-19 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 8-11 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 8-11) Tuesday, October 8th: Shortstop Addison Russell doubled, walked twice and stole a base, catcher David Freitas went 0 for 4 and LHP Jeff Urlaub tossed 1 scoreless inning of relief in Mesa’s 8-8 tie on Tuesday.…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 8-11 UpdatePreview: Top Prospects Russell & Muncy Lead A’s Arizona Fall League Squad
While the fall is an important time for A’s players and fans alike when it comes to post-season play, it’s also an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And as the A’s begin Game #4 of their American League playoff series against Detroit on Tuesday, some…
View More Preview: Top Prospects Russell & Muncy Lead A’s Arizona Fall League SquadA’s 2013 Organizational Hitting & Pitching Leaders
–HITS– 160 Anthony Aliotti 1B (Mid-Sac) 154 Michael Choice OF (Sac) 143 Max Muncy 1B (Sto-Mid) 141 Jemile Weeks 2B-SS-OF (Sac) 138 Chris Bostick 2B (Bel) –DOUBLES– 35 Myrio Richard OF (Sto) 35 Dusty Coleman SS-2B (Mid-Sac) 33 Anthony Aliotti 1B (Mid-Sac) 32 Ryan Mathews OF (Bel) 32…
View More A’s 2013 Organizational Hitting & Pitching LeadersSunday, September 1st: Ports Win Behind Robinson’s Big Bat while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Tacoma Rainiers 10 LP – Okajima 1-3 / 4.22 HR – Taylor (18), Goebbert (3), Ortiz (3), Norris (1) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Derek Norris (3 for…
View More Sunday, September 1st: Ports Win Behind Robinson’s Big Bat while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All FallFriday, August 30th: Smith Pitches Hounds to Victory while Cats & Ports Fall as Russell Heads to Sacramento
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 1 Tacoma Rainiers 7 LP – Hernandez 1-3 / 5.85 Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Choice (1 for 3 / Walk) LHP Carlos Hernandez allowed 3 runs…
View More Friday, August 30th: Smith Pitches Hounds to Victory while Cats & Ports Fall as Russell Heads to SacramentoTuesday, August 27th: Bowman, Banwart & Aviles Pitch Ports, Cats & Snappers to Victory while Hounds Come Up Short on Tuesday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Fresno Grizzlies 1 Sacramento River Cats 2 WP – Banwart 10-5 / 4.43 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Travis Banwart (5 2/3 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2…
View More Tuesday, August 27th: Bowman, Banwart & Aviles Pitch Ports, Cats & Snappers to Victory while Hounds Come Up Short on TuesdayTuesday, August 20th: Olson’s HR Helps Snappers Win, while Cats, Hounds & Ports All Come Up Short
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tucson Padres 7 Sacramento River Cats 6 LP – Billings 13-6 / 4.21 HR – Peterson (12), Goebbert (2) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Shane Peterson (Home Run / 2 Walks…
View More Tuesday, August 20th: Olson’s HR Helps Snappers Win, while Cats, Hounds & Ports All Come Up ShortThursday, August 8th: Peterson Leads Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Snappers Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Omaha Storm Chasers 4 WP – Newby 1-1 / 3.72 HR – Peterson (9) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Shane Peterson (Home Run / 2 RBIs / GWRBI) With the game tied…
View More Thursday, August 8th: Peterson Leads Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Snappers Both FallA’s 2012 Draft Picks Mid-Season Progress Report
Last week we offered a progress report on the A’s top 12 picks from the 2013 amateur draft. And it seemed like it might be interesting to take a similar look at the A’s top 12 picks from the 2012 amateur draft. Of course, that draft class featured some of…
View More A’s 2012 Draft Picks Mid-Season Progress ReportSunday, July 28th: Peters Pitches Ports to Victory while Cats, Hounds & Snappers Fall and Vermont Splits a Pair
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas 51s 13 Sacramento River Cats 4 LP – Gray 9-6 / 3.02 Farmhand Of The Game: First Baseman/Third Baseman Daric Barton (Double / 3 RBIs) The River Cats took…
View More Sunday, July 28th: Peters Pitches Ports to Victory while Cats, Hounds & Snappers Fall and Vermont Splits a PairMonday, July 22nd: Rickles’ Slam Puts Snappers over the Top while Cats & Hounds Win and Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 Sacramento River Cats 10 WP – Hall 1-0 / 0.00 HR – Taylor (14), Parrino (4), Weeks (3) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (Grand Slam) Outfielder Michael Taylor continued his…
View More Monday, July 22nd: Rickles’ Slam Puts Snappers over the Top while Cats & Hounds Win and Ports FallSunday, July 14th: Strong Efforts from Straily & Hernandez Help Cats & Hounds Win while Ports & Snappers Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Fresno Grizzlies 1 Sacramento River Cats 2 WP – Gordon 3-0 / 3.27 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Dan Straily (7 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 2 BB /…
View More Sunday, July 14th: Strong Efforts from Straily & Hernandez Help Cats & Hounds Win while Ports & Snappers FallThursday, July 11th: Muncy Hits 21st HR in Ports Win while Snappers Come Out On Top and Cats & Hounds Fall Short
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Fresno Grizzlies 3 Sacramento River Cats 2 LP – Figueroa 2-2 / 4.61 Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Hiro Nakajima (Double / 2 RBIs) Starter Bruce Billings allowed…
View More Thursday, July 11th: Muncy Hits 21st HR in Ports Win while Snappers Come Out On Top and Cats & Hounds Fall ShortExclusive: A’s Super Scout Grady Fuson Talks Top Prospects with A’s Farm
One of the most popular pieces we’ve featured here on A’s Farm over the past year or so was our profile of A’s super scout (and Moneyball bad guy) Grady Fuson. He was the A’s scouting director from 1995 until 2001, when he left the A’s to become the assistant general manager of…
View More Exclusive: A’s Super Scout Grady Fuson Talks Top Prospects with A’s FarmCatching Up With: The Stockton Ports
There’s no question that two of the A’s top hitting prospects can currently be found in the clubhouse of the California League Stockton Ports. The A’s 8th overall draft pick in last year’s draft, first baseman Max Muncy, currently leads all A’s minor leaguers in home runs and RBIs. And…
View More Catching Up With: The Stockton PortsWednesday, June 26th: Snappers Win while Hounds Fall and Ports Lose Despite Muncy’s 20th Homer
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 5 NW Arkansas Naturals 9 LP – Neal 5-6 / 4.44 HR – Ladendorf (3) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Tyler Ladendorf (Home Run / 3 RBIs) RHP Zach Neal had a rough outing for…
View More Wednesday, June 26th: Snappers Win while Hounds Fall and Ports Lose Despite Muncy’s 20th HomerSaturday, June 15th: All Four Affiliates Win As Bostick Has Big Night for Beloit
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 1 Sacramento River Cats 6 WP – Banwart 4-2 / 4.18 HR – Vogt (9) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Travis Banwart (7 1/3 IP / 5 H / 1…
View More Saturday, June 15th: All Four Affiliates Win As Bostick Has Big Night for BeloitFriday, June 14th: It’s Black Friday with Losses for Everyone – except Top Draft Pick Billy McKinney
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 6 Sacramento River Cats 4 LP – Thomas 3-5 / 4.15 Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Jemile Weeks (1 for 3 / 2 Walks / 2 Runs / 1…
View More Friday, June 14th: It’s Black Friday with Losses for Everyone – except Top Draft Pick Billy McKinney