Darell Hernaiz: Athletics 2023 Minor League Player Of The Year
Confidence at the plate and improvement in the field set shortstop Darell Hernaiz apart in his best pro season to date.
Casey Tefertiller
Athletics Correspondent
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Athletics’ Henry Bolte Focuses On Making Better Swing Decisions
More walks. Fewer strikeouts. Athletic outfielder Henry Bolte was making progress in his full-season debut at Low-A.
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Athletics’ Joey Estes Thrives On Strength Of Unique Fastball
The 21-year-old righthander has impressed at Double-A thanks to his outlier heater.
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Athletics See Utility Role In Max Schuemann’s Future
Hard work and perseverance define 20th-rounder Max Schuemann, who is poised to make his MLB debut in the near future now that he is a Triple-A.
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Control Is Final, Elusive Piece For Athletics’ Luis Medina
The power-armed righthander hits triple digits and has a wide repertoire, but his success hinges on curbing his wildness.
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Athletics’ Brett Harris Adds Power To His Exciting Tool Set
The 24-year-old third baseman saw a jump in his power during the 2022 season.
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Tyler Soderstrom’s Bat Is Nearly Ready For Oakland
The lefthanded-hitting masher should fit in the middle of a lineup, but where will he play?
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Ken Waldichuk Ready To Compete For Athletics Rotation Spot
The 25-year-old lefthander is ready to join the Oakland rotation full-time after an encouraging 2022 debut.
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Strong Return Puts Athletics’ Mason Miller Back On The Map
After missing most of the year with a strained shoulder, fireballing righthander Mason Miller returned with a vengeance and shined in the Arizona Fall League.
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Athletics Might Have Struck Gold With Brennan Milone
The A’s used a sixth-round pick to draft Brennan Milone out of Oregon. They liked what they saw from his bat at instructional league and are working to find a defensive home.
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Athletics’ Jordan Diaz Is A Hit In Breakout Season
With his position in question and his power potential up for debate, Jordan Diaz had an encouraging growth season and may have found a position where his pure batting upside could play.
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Shea Langeliers: Athletics 2022 Minor League Player Of The Year
Catcher Shea Langeliers was the top-ranked prospect the Athletics acquired in their offseason trades. This season he offered a glimpse of his potential at Triple-A and during his MLB debut.
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Athletics’ Kevin Smith Has The Bat For Third And Glove For Short
The hard-hitting rookie joins the organization in the midst of a tear-down. His hitting upside, defensive versatility and Triple-A production make him priority play for 2022.
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Manny Colon Ready To Infuse Athletics With Energy
After a year away from the game, the former Marlins employee enthusiastically embraces a new challenge keeping Oakland’s minor leaguers housed.
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Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom Makes Progress Behind The Plate
The 2020 first-rounder showed elite hitting traits in his pro debut, but the A’s were even more impressed with his improved throwing.
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Athletics Masher Lawrence Butler Showed Off Improved Skill In 2021
The 21-year-old first baseman/outfielder improved a skill that helped him on defense and the bases.
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Jonah Bride Learns A New Position
An ability to reach base and a willingness to learn catcher helped the 26-year-old join the 40-man roster.
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Zack Gelof Makes A Quick Impression
The 2021 second-rounder from Virginia wowed the organization with his adaptability and pure hitting ability.
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Nick Allen: Athletics 2021 Minor League Player Of The Year
The 22-year-old took a step forward to solidify himself as the Athletics’ shortstop of the future.
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Colin Peluse Is Steadily Improving
The 23-year-old righthander is having a breakthrough season after working with the team astrophysicist.
