The Oakland A’s are no strangers to no-hitters these days. They’ve thrown one in each of the last two seasons, plus five more in the minors since 2017, including two in one day. One of the members of their new 2020 MLB draft class will fit right in.
The A’s 4th-round pick was right-handed pitcher Dane Acker out of University of Oklahoma. Acker’s scouting reports praise his command and durability, helping him outperform his solid but not overpowering stuff — he doesn’t just have good pitches, but truly knows how to pitch well. He showed that ability in his sophomore year at San Jacinto JC, posting a low ERA and monster strikeout rate.