Jul 6, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) reacts after a play during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oakland A’s pitcher Chris Bassitt has been one of the great stories in baseball. Once a highly regarded prospect, his career had been derailed due to injuries and a lack of opportunity at the major league level. Finally healthy in 2019, and given a full time role in the rotation in 2020, Bassitt has broken out, becoming the ace of the A’s staff.