Brett Bittiger was born in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania and attended Pace University in New York. The infielder was drafted by the A’s in the 40th round of this year’s amateur draft and is currently playing in the rookie-level Arizona League for the AZL A’s, who are based at the A’s minor league…
View More Down on the Farm with AZL A’s Infielder Brett BittigerTag: Arizona League Athletics
Thursday, July 14th: Harris & Maxwell Lead Ports & Sounds to Victory while Hounds Fall despite Seddon’s Solid Effort
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) High Desert Mavericks 5 Stockton Ports 10 WP – Stalcup 3-0 / 6.57 HR – Harris (5) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder James Harris (3 for 5 / Home Run / 2 Doubles / 4 RBIs / Stolen Base) Left fielder James…
View More Thursday, July 14th: Harris & Maxwell Lead Ports & Sounds to Victory while Hounds Fall despite Seddon’s Solid EffortWednesday, July 13th: Friedrichs Throws 6 Shutout Frames in Ports Loss while Gossett Pitches Hounds to Victory
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) High Desert Mavericks 6 Stockton Ports 2 LP – Erwin 3-10 / 6.49 HR – Harris (4) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Kyle Friedrichs (6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 K) On a night…
View More Wednesday, July 13th: Friedrichs Throws 6 Shutout Frames in Ports Loss while Gossett Pitches Hounds to VictorySunday, July 10th: Rosa’s Big Day Leads Hounds to Victory while Overton Wins 10th to Snap Sounds’ Skid
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Arkansas Travelers 6 Midland RockHounds 17 WP – Sanchez 5-4 / 2.76 HR – Chapman (22), Rosa 2 (6) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Viosergy Rosa (5 for 6 / 2 Home Runs / 2 Doubles / 4 RBIs) First baseman…
View More Sunday, July 10th: Rosa’s Big Day Leads Hounds to Victory while Overton Wins 10th to Snap Sounds’ SkidSaturday, July 9th: Ports Win behind Pimentel’s Big Bat while Jensen Pitches Hounds to Victory with Help from Chapman’s 21st HR & Puk Prepares to Join Vermont
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 11 San Jose Giants 5 WP – Fillmyer 5-6 / 3.60 HR – Pimentel (13), Boyd (3) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Sandber Pimentel (3 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs) First baseman Sandber Pimentel had a big night at…
View More Saturday, July 9th: Ports Win behind Pimentel’s Big Bat while Jensen Pitches Hounds to Victory with Help from Chapman’s 21st HR & Puk Prepares to Join VermontFriday, July 8th: Bowers Pitches Vermont to Victory while Seddon’s Solid Start Isn’t Enough for Hounds & Sounds Drop 3rd Straight
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season) Batavia Muckdogs 1 Vermont Lake Monsters 4 WP – Bowers 2-2 / 1.04 HR – Mercedes (4) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Heath Bowers (6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 4 K…
View More Friday, July 8th: Bowers Pitches Vermont to Victory while Seddon’s Solid Start Isn’t Enough for Hounds & Sounds Drop 3rd StraightThursday, July 7th: Pimentel Drives in Game-Winner for Ports while Sounds Fall despite Hahn’s Strong Start
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Lake Elsinore Storm 7 Stockton Ports 8 WP – Navas 2-4 / 3.82 Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Sandber Pimentel (1 for 4 / Double / Walk / 2 RBIs) After being down by 4 runs, the Ports came back to put…
View More Thursday, July 7th: Pimentel Drives in Game-Winner for Ports while Sounds Fall despite Hahn’s Strong StartTuesday, July 5th: Healy, Pinder & Maxwell All Homer to Help Sounds Win while Brandon Mann Helps Pitch Hounds to Victory in TX League Debut
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 8 Memphis Redbirds 2 WP – Overton 9-4 / 3.01 HR – Pinder (10), Healy (6), Maxwell (5) Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Ryon Healy (3 for 5 / Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs) While he may be looking…
View More Tuesday, July 5th: Healy, Pinder & Maxwell All Homer to Help Sounds Win while Brandon Mann Helps Pitch Hounds to Victory in TX League DebutMonday, July 4th: Rodriguez’s Grand Slam Helps Hounds Win while Stockton Snaps 7-Game Skid & Sounds Fall in Extras
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 12 Arkansas Travelers 2 WP – Cochran-Gill 3-3 / 3.80 HR – Munoz (5), Rodriguez (3) Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Josh Rodriguez (1 for 4 / Walk / Grand Slam) A 1st inning grand slam off the bat…
View More Monday, July 4th: Rodriguez’s Grand Slam Helps Hounds Win while Stockton Snaps 7-Game Skid & Sounds Fall in ExtrasA’s Farm Report for Week of June 27-July 3: Taking a Look at Each Affiliate’s Top Performers
With the draft taking up a lot of our attention over the past few weeks, it’s been a month since we last did an around-the-horn roundup of all the A’s affiliates. So it seems like a good time to take a look at who the prospects are who’ve really been…
View More A’s Farm Report for Week of June 27-July 3: Taking a Look at Each Affiliate’s Top PerformersSunday, July 3rd: Friedrichs Impresses with 7 Shutout Frames in Stockton Loss while Manarino Notches 7th Win in Snappers Victory
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 1 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 2 LP – Navas 1-4 / 3.79 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Kyle Friedrichs (7 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 9 K) On a…
View More Sunday, July 3rd: Friedrichs Impresses with 7 Shutout Frames in Stockton Loss while Manarino Notches 7th Win in Snappers VictorySaturday, July 2nd: Seddon Leads Hounds to Shutout Victory as Chapman Hits 20th HR and Vermont Wins 15-Inning Marathon
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 7 NW Arkansas Naturals 0 WP – Seddon 3-6 / 6.08 HR – Chapman (20) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Joel Seddon (7 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 3 K / Win) For the second night in…
View More Saturday, July 2nd: Seddon Leads Hounds to Shutout Victory as Chapman Hits 20th HR and Vermont Wins 15-Inning MarathonThursday, June 30th: Carson Blair’s 2 HRs Help Hounds Win while Sounds Come Up Short Despite Matt Olson’s HR
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 5 NW Arkansas Naturals 3 WP – Bracewell 4-1 / 2.08 HR – Chapman (18), Blair 2 (2) Prospect Of The Game: Catcher Carson Blair (2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs) Catcher Carson Blair had his biggest game since…
View More Thursday, June 30th: Carson Blair’s 2 HRs Help Hounds Win while Sounds Come Up Short Despite Matt Olson’s HRWednesday, June 29th: Mike Martin’s Hot Bat Helps Beloit Win 3rd Straight while Vermont Sweeps Twinbill
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Peoria Chiefs 4 Beloit Snappers 9 WP – Murray 3-1 / 3.12 Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Mike Martin (3 for 4 / Walk / 3 RBIs) Last year’s 33rd-round draft pick for the A’s, center fielder Mike Martin, continued his hot hitting…
View More Wednesday, June 29th: Mike Martin’s Hot Bat Helps Beloit Win 3rd Straight while Vermont Sweeps TwinbillTuesday, June 28th: Chris Smith K’s 10 in Sounds’ Victory while Snappers Celebrate Walk-Off Win in 12th
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Omaha Storm Chasers 1 Nashville Sounds 5 WP – Smith 5-6 / 4.18 HR – Wendle (7) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Chris Smith (8 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 10 K / Win) RHP Chris…
View More Tuesday, June 28th: Chris Smith K’s 10 in Sounds’ Victory while Snappers Celebrate Walk-Off Win in 12thMonday, June 27th: Renato Nunez’s RBI Single Leads Sounds to Walk-Off Win in 12th while Rich Hill Makes Rehab Start in Stockton Loss
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Omaha Storm Chasers 2 Nashville Sounds 3 WP – Schuster 1-0 / 1.36 Prospect Of The Game: Third Baseman Renato Nunez (3 for 5 / Walk / 2 RBIs) With one out, a man on third and the game tied 2-2 in…
View More Monday, June 27th: Renato Nunez’s RBI Single Leads Sounds to Walk-Off Win in 12th while Rich Hill Makes Rehab Start in Stockton LossSaturday, June 25th: Brett Siddall’s Big Bat Helps Beloit Win Big while Sounds, Hounds & Ports All Come Up Short
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Beloit Snappers 12 Cedar Rapids Kernels 1 WP – Hurlbutt 1-0 / 3.15 HR – Siddall (4) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Brett Siddall (2 for 5 / Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs) Beloit won big over Cedar Rapids on Saturday…
View More Saturday, June 25th: Brett Siddall’s Big Bat Helps Beloit Win Big while Sounds, Hounds & Ports All Come Up ShortFriday, June 24th: Seddon Surrenders 1 Hit in Hounds’ Shutout Victory while Hahn Lasts 2 Innings in Sounds’ Loss & Manaea Makes Rehab Start for Stockton
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) San Antonio Missions 0 Midland RockHounds 7 WP – Seddon 2-6 / 6.66 HR – Marincov (4) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Joel Seddon (8 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 3 K / Win) After struggling for much of…
View More Friday, June 24th: Seddon Surrenders 1 Hit in Hounds’ Shutout Victory while Hahn Lasts 2 Innings in Sounds’ Loss & Manaea Makes Rehab Start for StocktonThursday, June 23rd: Friedrichs Leads Stockton to Shutout Victory while Chapman’s 17th HR Helps Hounds Win & Sounds Split Twinbill
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) San Jose Giants 0 Stockton Ports 5 WP – Friedrichs 3-1 / 5.40 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Kyle Friedrichs (6 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 8 K / Win) RHP Kyle Friedrichs turned in his fourth straight quality start…
View More Thursday, June 23rd: Friedrichs Leads Stockton to Shutout Victory while Chapman’s 17th HR Helps Hounds Win & Sounds Split TwinbillWednesday, June 22nd: Heath Bowers Pitches Vermont to Victory while Hounds Score Walk-Off Win in Extras
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season) Vermont Lake Monsters 7 Tri-City ValleyCats 2 WP – Bowers 1-1 / 0.00 HR – Mercedes (2) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Heath Bowers (6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 K…
View More Wednesday, June 22nd: Heath Bowers Pitches Vermont to Victory while Hounds Score Walk-Off Win in Extras