DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL West—OAK 2B questions linger
Aug 5 2013
Many observers expected the 2B battle to play out over most of the season, but few anticipated the current situation entering August. Eric Sogard (2B, OAK) entered March as a likely roster cut, thanks to just 179 MLB career AB over three years and a .189 BA. But a combination of bb%, ct%, and h% upticks—7%, 86%, and 31% respectively—has helped Sogard outlast his struggling/injured competitors. A .287/.342/.388 line over his first 209 AB vs. RHPs and his ability to do "the little things" places Sogard at the top of the A's order on most nights.
Apart from sub-par power and average speed, Sogard's biggest issue is left-handed pitching, against whom he is batting .184. It's also one of the primary reasons OAK acquired
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Ezequiel Tovar tries to find his old promise, Harrison Bader once again proves to be sneakily valuable, a Diamondbacks prospect finds his way to the majors, and the Dodgers and Padres try to find answers to infield questions.
May 30 2026 3:06am
May 30 2026 3:06am
Which hitters are trying to earn an everyday role in Pittsburgh?
May 29 2026 3:11am
May 29 2026 3:11am
Twins prospect Hendry Mendez's stock seems to be on the rise. Plus, Kenley Jansen's fading skills, the White Sox SP depth problem, catching prospects in CLE, and Vinnie Paquantino's struggles vs. LHP in KC.
FREE
May 28 2026 3:07am
FREE
May 28 2026 3:07am
With Colt Emerson in the mix in Seattle, there's an upcoming logjam in the infield when Brendan Donovan returns.
May 27 2026 3:05am
May 27 2026 3:05am
After an off year in 2025, the Braves are once again dominating, thanks in large part to excellent performances by the starting staff. Plus: 3B in MIA; IL updates at NYM; Crawford in PHI; Cavalli in WAS; more.
May 26 2026 10:10am
May 26 2026 10:10am
