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MLB All-Stars - RockHounds Alums

July 10, 2023

Four RockHounds alums have been selected for the 2023 Major League All-Star Game (Tuesday in Seattle), including both starting catchers. Jonah Heim is starting behind the plate for the American League. Jonah, who played for the 'Hounds in parts of 2018 and 2019, is hitting .282 with 12 HR &

Rangers land backstop Heim in veteran swap

Catching prospect heads to Texas with Davis, Andrus on the move
@jtbloss
February 6, 2021

While Khris Davis and Elvis Andrus headlined the exchange of veteran mainstays between the Athletics and Rangers on Saturday, Texas also scored a catching prospect as part of the five-player trade. Jonah Heim, who entered the weekend as the Athletics’ ninth-ranked prospect, headed to Texas, joining a catching stable that

Brown, Payton pilot polished A's pack

Experienced bunch enjoy career campaigns in Oakland system
November 22, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The 2019 season ended in all-too-familiar fashion for the Athletics -- heartbreak in the postseason. Falling

Velasquez leads Stone Crabs to 8-2 win

Heim drives in four to take series opener
August 31, 2017

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (August 31, 2017) - Michael Velasquez tied a career high with seven innings Thursday, leading the Charlotte Stone Crabs to an 8-2 win over the Bradenton Marauders at Charlotte Sports Park.With the win and a Fort Myers Miracle loss, the Stone Crabs (69-63, 38-26) move to two

Heim's walk-off tops Threshers 3-2

Stone Crabs catcher drives in two in win
August 18, 2017

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (August 18, 2017) - Jonah Heim's walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth sent the Charlotte Stone Crabs home 3-2 winners over the Clearwater Threshers Friday night at Charlotte Sports Park.With the game tied at two in the bottom of the ninth, Charlotte (62-60, 31-23) second