MLB announced its Gold Glove finalists, with several surprises, but Tyler Soderstrom's inclusion stood out.
The average baseball fan knows little about the Athletics, rarely featured on national TV, and dealing with a stadium and signing issues.
Nick Kurtz, the 2024 fourth overall pick, made an impact with 36 home runs and a 170 wRC+ in 117 games.
When Kurtz joined the team, many wondered how he would fit in their lineup.
No whole lot of attention was given to the Athletics before.
Author's summary: Tyler Soderstrom is a Gold Glove finalist.