Some A’s pitchers turn their hobby into an obsession

MESA – Everyone has a hobby or activity that can help relieve stress. Some play sports, some read and some … hunt.

Hunting is a popular activity among players in Major League Baseball and the Oakland Athletics are no different. A’s pitchers Chris Bassitt, Daniel Mengden and Grant Holmes all enjoy the pastime.

“As the wife would say, it’s kind of an obsession in the offseason,” Bassitt said.

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Mengden acknowledges his teammate is on another level.

“Bassitt is crazy about it. I mean he’s out hunting like almost every morning,” Mengden said.

Holmes isn’t far behind.

“It’s hard to get away from once you start it,” Holmes said. “Out of 60 days, I…