MESA, Ariz. — Frankie Montas comes across soft-spoken and humble in conversation, and his smooth delivery on the mound is just as subtle.
It isn’t until the baseball leaves his hand that you realize what all the buzz is about.
The A’s young right-hander showed a glimpse of his explosive stuff Wednesday, catching manager Bob Melvin’s attention during a roughly 30-pitch bullpen session in Oakland’s first official workout of the season.
“For a guy that throws that hard, you would think there would be what looks like a little bit more effort,” Melvin said. “It looks like he’s just playing catch, and the ball is just screaming in there.