The awards just keep coming for A’s catcher Stephen Vogt, who added this year’s Catfish Hunter Award to his growing collection of honors.
This is the second consecutive Hunter award win for the catcher, who represented the A’s in the All-Star Game and who has been a clubhouse leader with growing stature since his arrival in Oakland in 2013.
Vogt, who is scheduled to make his first start behind the plate since Sept. 6 Friday night against the Giants, was honored in a vote of his teammates. The award has been given annually since 2004 to the A’s player who best exemplifies Hall of Fame Jim “Catfish’’ Hunter through his play and his conduct.