SFGate.com · Sep 27, 2017
A’s second baseman Jed Lowrie wins Catfish Hunter Award
On a team packed with young players - the A’s have used 20 rookies this year - 33-year-old second baseman Jed Lowrie won the Catfish Hunter Award as the most inspirational player.
“From Day 1 of spring training, he’s shown great leadership qualities,” shortstop Marcus Semien said. “He helped not only me but a lot of these young guys transition from the minor leagues and teach what you have to do to stay in the big leagues.”
The award is presented annually to the player whose performance and conduct best exemplify the spirit of Hunter, the late Hall of Fame pitcher. It’s voted on by players, coaches and staff.
Each of the previous three seasons, the award went to Stephen Vogt.