OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Ka'ai Tom #1 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 04, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
Chances are, if Ka’ai Tom is going to make his mark in the majors, it will be due to his bat or glove. The Oakland A’s reserve outfielder has intriguing potential, and could get plenty of chances to show what he can do as their fourth outfielder this season.
Right now, Tom has made an impact in 2021, but not in the way anyone would expect.