A’s third base coach Eric Martins joined The Allen Stiles Show on Tuesday, where he credited the Athletics’ scouting department for their abundance of young talent and prospects.
Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz, and Denzel Clarke have already made their big league debuts. Kurtz continues to hit it out of the yard, adding onto his already highly favorable American League Rookie of the Year campaign.
In the A’s most recent series against the Angels, rookie outfielder Colby Thomas also made his big league debut. He had two HRs and drove in five RBIs throughout the series.
Martins discussed the play of Thomas, along with their abundance of young talent.
Coach credited the scouting department, where he previously worked, for identifying talent, such as Matt Chapman.
Their farm system, allowing guys to feel ready for the majors, shouldn’t be overlooked either.
Martins also shared his impression of potential future superstar shortstop Leo De Vries, who is climbing up the minor leagues.
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Other Topics Discussed Include:
Jacob Wilson’s strengths… he’s thrown 24 consecutive scoreless innings
Rookie Colby Thomas hits 2 HRs, 5 RBIs in first series vs. Angels
Leo De Vries continues to shine in the minors
How evaluating catchers could change shortly
Allowing an adjustment period after being called up to the majors
Nick Kurtz continues to rake
And PLENTY more!
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Jo Adell went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and drove in four runs — including the go-ahead RBI as part of a six-run 10th inning — as the visiting Los Angeles Angels salvaged the final game of a three-game series with the Athletics in an 11-5 victory on Sunday afternoon in Sacramento, Calif.
Zach Neto homered, Luis Rengifo hit a two-run triple, and Christian Moore had three RBIs for Los Angeles, which snapped a two-game losing streak.
Taylor Ward and Nolan Schanuel each doubled and had two hits for the Angels, who remain seven games behind the New York Yankees for the final wild-card spot in the American League.
When is the next Athletics game?
Tuesday, August 19th – Thursday, August 21st – @ Minnesota Twins
Friday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 24th – @ Seattle Mariners
Monday, August 25th – Wednesday, August 27th – vs. Detroit Tigers
Friday, August 29th – Sunday, August 31st – vs. Texas Rangers
Monday, September 1st – Wednesday, September 3rd – @ St. Louis Cardinals
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