The A’s are statistically and stylistically the worst defensive team in the major leagues, and advanced metrics will tell you it’s not even close.
Unfortunately for the A’s, bad defense seems to be contagious in their organization.
The Midland Rockhounds, the A’s Double-A affiliate, turned in perhaps the most embarrassing defensive play of the season when they allowed a “triple” on a pop up to the mound Thursday night.
A seemingly easy out for the A’s affiliate turned comically bad when the entire Midland infield charged after a pop up by Randy Arozarena of the Springfield Cardinals.