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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An ability to reach base and a willingness to learn catcher helped the 26-year-old join the 40-man roster.
The 2021 second-rounder from Virginia wowed the organization with his adaptability and pure hitting ability.
The 22-year-old took a step forward to solidify himself as the Athletics’ shortstop of the future.
The 23-year-old righthander is having a breakthrough season after working with the team astrophysicist.
The 20-year-old has impressed in his first test of full-season ball by showing additional power with his notable bat-to-ball skills.
The 2017 third-rounder has always been an excellent defensive shortstop, but his bat has caught fire this season.
The hard-working lefthander moved into the High-A rotation and showed improved stuff and strike-throwing ability.
The Athletics are letting the 18-year-old shortstop get his feet settled in his first minor league season.
The 2019 first-round shortstop out of Clemson has improved his swing from both sides of the plate.
The offseason trade acquisition didn’t get serious about baseball until he was a college junior, but he has developed as a professional.
If Barrera succeeds at Triple-A, he could receive a quick callup to Oakland.
The 25-year-old could help the big league club as a utility infielder after a bounceback 2019 campaign.
The 24-year-old righthander worked with coaches at the alternate training site to advance his promising pitch mix.
Drafted in the third round this year, the Georgia Tech outfielder showed no rust as he got right to work at instructional league.
Sean Murphy helped lead the Athletics’ pitching staff to the fifth lowest ERA in baseball, all while showing a patient, powerful hitting approach.
The 2020 first-round catcher turned up to the alternate site and immediately impressed with his frame and power.
The 2019 fourth-round catcher impressed the A’s during his time in spring training and summer camp.
The 2017 second-rounder owns huge raw power that he intends to access more in games thanks to a swing that is now more in sync.
The A’s will let the big lefty loose on the American League this season with improved control and a wider arsenal.
The A’s worked out a deal to acquire Machin, their top target in the Rule 5 draft, because they value his hitting ability and versatility.
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