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Olson, Puk on the rise for Oakland

Power lefties -- at the plate, on the mound -- provide hope for A's
November 22, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Oakland improved its record for the second straight season, winning

'Hounds' Fillmyer twirls 7 1/3 scoreless frames

A's 12th-ranked prospect strikes out seven in longest pro outing
June 23, 2017

Walking the first two batters of the game may seem like a small hurdle, but for Double-A Midland starter Heath Fillmyer, the shaky start loomed large in an otherwise brilliant night.The A's No. 12 prospect said a shorter stride was the simple solution to a big problem that got him

Texas notes: 'Hounds Fillmyer finding success

Oakland's No. 12 prospect making strides on mound with Midland
June 2, 2017

Heath Fillmyer always wanted to be an infielder. He's smart enough, however, not to argue with the experts.After he was initially drafted by the Rockies as a pitcher following his freshman year, despite throwing under 10 innings at Mercer County Community College, Fillmyer decided to stay in school with a