"That's kind of what we live for," A's scouting director Eric Kubota said.
Kubota and Co. hope to have more moments like that in the near future, after closing out the latest Draft with 41 selections -- led by first-rounder Austin Beck, a high school center fielder taken sixth overall.
Oakland nabbed speedy South Florida infielder Kevin Merrell with its second pick (No. 33 overall) and plucked power-hitting outfielder Gregory Deichmann from LSU in the third round, at No. 43. The top three picks showcase variety in talent while addressing some of the organization's most glaring needs.